(Women ages 20-39)
Clinical breast exam (CBE) performed by a health professional every three (3) years.
Monthly breast self-exam (BSE)
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(Women ages 40 and older)
Annual mammogram
Annual clinical breast exam (CBE) performed by a health professional
Monthly breast self-exam (BSE)
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(All Women)
All women who are or who have ben sexually active, or who are 18 or older should have an annual PAP test and pelvic exam.
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(Men and women ages 50 or older)
Fecal occult blood test and digital rectal exam every year
Colonoscopy every 10 years
Flexible sigmoidoscopy every five (5) years or
Double-contrast barium enema every five (5) years
All positive tests should be followed up with a colonoscopy
A digital rectal exam (DRE) is not recommended as a stand-alone screening test for colorectal cancer. DRE should be performed prior to insertion of a sigmoidoscope or colonoscope.
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(All men and women at high risk)
Annual visual inspection of the oral cavity
The regular use of alcohol, tobacco-smokeless and cigarettes-are frequently associated with individuals at high risk for developing pre-cancerous lesions or oral throat cancer.
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(Men and Women ages 20-39)
Skin examination by a physician every three (3) years
Monthly self-skin examination
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(Men and Women ages 40 and older)
Skin examination by a physician annually
Monthly self-skin examination
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(Men age 45 and older)
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test annually
Annual digital rectal exam
Two or more affected first-degree relatives or African-Americans
