Cancer Screening Guidelines
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. (after heart disease). Empower yourself by understanding your risks, adopting preventive measures and scheduling regular cancer screenings. Early detection is key to overcoming this disease.
Take charge of your health today by scheduling a checkup with your doctor. Encourage your loved ones to do the same. Together, we can make a difference.
| Test or Procedure | Who | Age | Frequency |
| Health Counseling & Cancer Check-up | Men/Women Men/Women |
20 – 40 Over 40 |
Every 3 years Every year |
| Digital Rectal Exam | Men/Women | Over 40 | Every year |
| Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test | Men | 40 & over for African Americans and men with family history of prostate cancer, 50 & over for all other men | Every year |
| Stool Fecal Occult Blood Test | Men/Women | Over 50 | Every year |
| Colonoscopy | Men/Women | 45 and over | Every 3 – 5 years (Sigmoidoscopy) or every 10 years (Colonoscopy) |
| Pap Test-Pelvic Exam | Women | All women who are, or who have been, sexually active, or who have reached age 18. After 3 or more consecutive annual exams, the test may be performed less frequently | Annually, or at discretion of physicians |
| Breast Self-Exam | Women | 20 and over | Every month |
| Breast Physical Exam | Women | 20 and over Over 40 |
Every 3 years |
| Mammogram (breast x-ray) | Women | 40 and over | Every year |
Preventative Screenings & Assessments
Are you curious about your own health risks? Schedule a screening with your physician or take one of our brief assessments to learn more about your health.
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