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The American Cancer Society makes the following recommendations for the early detection of cancer in people who do not have symptoms or a family history of cancer. If you are having specific symptoms or have a family history of cancer, you should consult your personal physician for more specific screening recommendations.
Test/Procedure | Sex | Age | Frequency |
Breast Self-Exam | F | 20 & older | Monthly |
Clinical Breast Exam | F | 20 - 40 | Every 3 years |
| | | Over 40 | Every year |
Mammogram | F | 40 - 49 | Every 1-2 years |
| | | Over 50 | Every year |
Pap Test | F | All women who are or who have been sexually active, or have reached age 18 should have an annual pap test and pelvic exam. After 3 consecutive normal annual exams the Pap test may be done less frequently at the discretion of the health care provider. | |
Pelvic Exam | F | 18 - 40 | Every 1-3 years with Pap test. |
| | | Over 40 | Every year |
Colonoscopy | M&F | 50 and over | Every 3-5 years |
Fecal Occult Blood Test | M&F | 50 and over | Every year |
Digital Rectal Exam | M&F | 40 and over | Every year |
Prostate Exam (Digital Rectal Exam and PSA Test) | M | 50 and over | Every year |
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