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Cancer Screening Guidelines
For Women
- Get an annual Pap test when sexually active, no matter what age. Regardless of sexual activity, Pap testing should begin no later than age 21.
- Get an annual breast exam and cancer-related checkup at 18-39 years of age and do a monthly self breast exam.
- Get a mammogram and cancer-related checkup once a year, starting at age 40.
- Begin colon cancer screening at age 50.
For Men
- Examine testicles monthly for lumps or changes between the ages of 15-34.
- Get a cancer-related check-up every three years between the ages of 18-39.
- Get a cancer-related check-up every year, starting at age 40.
- Begin colon cancer screening, prostate screening, and digital rectal exams once a year, starting at age 50.
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