Cancer

Cancer Screening Timeline (based on the year 2002)

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    Ages 21-39

    Self- breast exams
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    Ages 21-39

    Cervical screenings also known as Pap tests should be done every three years starting at the age of 21
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    Ages 40-49

    Mammograms starting at the age of 40 and continue yearly
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    Ages 40-49

    Colon screenings starting at the age of 45
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    Ages 50-64

    Mammograms are now switched to every other year starting at the age of 55
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    Ages 50-64

    Lung cancer screening also is known as tomography beginning at the age of 55

  • Ages 65 or older

    One should only continue to get Pap tests only if they were diagnosed with cervial cancer