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Birth
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Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer is a quite common cancer. When an individual noticed any unusual moles or growths on the skin they should have them checked. This is usually around the teenage years especially if you tan or are in the sun often. -
Cervical Cancer
* All women should begin cervical cancer screening about 3 years after they begin having vaginal intercourse, but no later than 21 years old. Screening should be done every year with the regular Pap test or every 2 years using the newer liquid-based Pap test. * Beginning at age 30, women who have had 3 normal Pap test results in a row may get screened every 2 to 3 years. Women older than 30 may also get screened every 3 years with either the conventional or liquid-based Pap test, plus t -
Breast Cancer
Start at age 40. Continue annually for as long as a woman is in good health. -
Bowel Cancer
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for colorectal cancer using fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy, in adults, beginning at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years -
Pancreatic Cancer
Not everyone should be screened for pancreatic cancer. Screening makes sense for people who are at risk for the disease, typically because of hereditary factors or genetic syndromes that increase the likelihood of developing pancreatic cancer. -
Prostate Cancer
The American Cancer Society recommends that men make an informed decision with their doctor about whether to be tested for prostate cancer. Research has not yet proven that the potential benefits of testing outweigh the harms of testing and treatment. The American Cancer Society believes that men should not be tested without learning about what we know and don’t know about the risks and possible benefits of testing and treatment. Starting at age 50, talk to your doctor about the pros and cons o -
Colorectal Cancer
Beginning at age 50, both men and women should follow one of these testing schedules:
* Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years*, or
* Colonoscopy every 10 years, or
* Double-contrast barium enema every 5 years*, or
* CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) every 5 years* -
Uterine Cancer
The American Cancer Society recommends that at the time of menopause, all women should be informed about the risks and symptoms of endometrial cancer. Women should report any unexpected bleeding or spotting to their doctors.
