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Screening tests are used to find cancer before a person has any symptoms.
Breast cancer
- Women within the age range 40 – 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so
- Women within the age range 45 -54 should get mammograms every year
- Women 55 and older should switch to mammograms every 2 years, or can continue with yearly screening
Colon and rectal cancer and polyps
- People at average risk for colorectal cancer should start regular screening at age 45
- People with good health should continue regular screening through age 75
Cervical cancer
- Cervical cancer screening should start at age 25
- People between the ages of 25 and 65 should get a primary HPV (human papillomavirus) test done every 5 years
Prostate cancer
- Starting at age 50, men should talk to a health care provider about the pros and cons of testing to decide if testing is the right choice for them
Follow a healthy lifestyle to help reduce your cancer risk:
- Know your health risks and your family history
- Get regular check-ups and cancer screening tests
- Stay away from all forms of tobacco
- Stay at a healthy weight
- Get moving with regular physical activity
- Eat healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables
- Protect your skin from UV lights
References
https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/cancer-screening-guidelines.html
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/prevention/screening.htm