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    This document provides guidelines for cancer detection tests and procedures based on age and sex. It recommends that adults get regular complete health examinations, self-exams, and screening tests. The frequency of tests varies by age and some tests should be done yearly, every few years, or every 5 years depending on sex and cancer risk factors. Following a doctor's advice on cancer screening is important for early detection which can help increase cure rates.

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    This document provides guidelines for cancer detection tests and procedures based on age and sex. It recommends that adults get regular complete health examinations, self-exams, and screening tests. The frequency of tests varies by age and some tests should be done yearly, every few years, or every 5 years depending on sex and cancer risk factors. Following a doctor's advice on cancer screening is important for early detection which can help increase cure rates.

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    Cancerdet

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    This document provides guidelines for cancer detection tests and procedures based on age and sex. It recommends that adults get regular complete health examinations, self-exams, and screening tests. The frequency of tests varies by age and some tests should be done yearly, every few years, or every 5 years depending on sex and cancer risk factors. Following a doctor's advice on cancer screening is important for early detection which can help increase cure rates.

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    Reprinted with permission from the National Foundation For Cancer Research. For additional copies or more informat ion, please call 1-800-321-CURE or visit out website at www.nfcr.org

    YOUR

    Age 18-20

    Frequency One time Monthly Yearly Every 5 years Monthly Yearly

    CANCER DETECTION TEST OR PROCEDURE Females Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Pap Smear Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Breast self-exam Pelvic exam Pap smear Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Breast self-exam Pelvic exam Pap smear Rectal exam Stool blood test Mammogram Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Breast self-exam Pelvic exam Pap smear Rectal exam Stool blood test Mammogram Procto Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Breast self-exam Pelvic exam Pap smear Rectal exam Stool blood test Mammogram Prcoto

    Males Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Testis self-exam Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Testis self-exam

    HEALTH
    This is useful health information that can help to save your life. Please hang on to it.
    he cure rate for cancer is greatly increased by early d iscovery. Periodic health appraisals, screening tests, and self-examination may save your life! Your age, family medical history, lifestyle, and occupation are important factors which your doctor will consider. To the right, you will find general guidelines for adults. Please keep in mind your doctor may have good reason to do things differently based on your individual case.

    20-40

    40-50

    Every 3 Years Monthly Yearly

    Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Testis self-exam

    Rectal exam Stool blood test Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Testis self-exam Rectal exam Stool blood test Prostate Specific Antigen Test4 Procto Complete Health Examination Skin self-exam Testis self-exam

    50-65

    Every 1-2 years Every 2 years Monthly Yearly

    As a minimum, includes history, physical exam, blood/urine laboratory tests and chest xray as determined by your doctor.
    2

    Every 3-5 years 65+ Every year Monthly Yearly

    Follow your physicians advice. Proctosigmoidoscopycolon/rectal exam.

    Those in high risk categories should begin at age 45. The On Your Health series is presented as a public service by the NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH. If you would like additional copies or others in the series, call 1-800-321-CURE or write NFCR, 4600 East West Highway, Suite 525, Bethesda, MD 20814.

    Rectal exam Stool blood test Prostate Specific Antigen Test4 Procto

    Every 3-5 years

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