Cancer care at:
Cancer Prevention & Early Detection
Cancer Prevention
There are various ways to prevent different types of cancer. Three simple ways to help prevent many types of cancer for adults and children:
- Don't smoke.
- Maintain a healthy weight and diet.
- Get plenty of exercise.
Early Detection
What cancer screenings should you
have—and when?
Last year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans
learned they had cancer.
Many of these cases were identified through routine screenings given
or ordered by primary care physicians. For easy reference, use the
chart for women and men below, which is based on
the American Cancer Society recommendations.
Remember–if you are at high risk
for a particular kind of cancer due to your family
history or other risk factors, you may be advised by your doctor to be tested earlier or more often.
In addition to administering the right tests
at the right time, your doctors can also work with
you to make lifestyle changes that may
protect you against cancer.
Cancer Screening Recommendations
Women |
|
| 21-29 years of age: | |
| Breast Cancer | Doctor’s breast exam – Every three years. |
| Cervical Cancer | Pap Test – Annually or three years after sexual activity begins. |
| Skin Cancer | Head-to-toe visual exam – Every three years. |
| 30-39 years of age: | |
| Breast Cancer | Doctor’s breast exam – Every three years. |
| Cervical Cancer | Pap Test – Women who have had three normal Pap test results in a row, may be screened every two to three years. |
| Skin Cancer | Head-to-toe visual exam – Every three years. |
| 40-49 years of age: | |
| Breast Cancer | Doctor’s breast exam - Every year. Mammogram – Annually. |
| Cervical Cancer | Pap Test – Women who have had three normal Pap test results in a row, may be screened every two to three years. |
| Skin Cancer | Head-to-toe visual exam – Annually. |
| 50 years of age: | |
| Breast Cancer | Doctor’s breast exam – Every year. Mammogram – Annually. |
| Cervical Cancer | Pap Test – Women who have had three normal Pap test results in a row, may be screened every two to three years. |
| Colorectal Cancer | Digital rectal exam – Annually. |
| Skin Cancer | Head-to-toe visual exam – Annually. |
Men |
|
| 20-39 years of age: | |
| Skin Cancer | Head-to-toe visual exam – Every three years. |
| 40-49 years of age: | |
| Prostate Cancer | Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test and Digital rectal exam (DRE) – Annually for men starting at age 45 if you are African American or if your father, brother, or son had prostate cancer before the age of 65. |
| Skin Cancer | Head-to-toe visual exam – Annually. |
| 50 years of age: | |
| Colorectal Cancer | Digital rectal exam – Annually. Colonoscopy – Every 10 years. or Sigmoidoscopy – Every five years. |
| Prostate Cancer | Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test and Digital rectal exam (DRE) – Annually. |
| Skin Cancer | Head-to-toe visual exam – Annually. |
