Cancer Screening Flashcards
How often is a Colorectal Cancer/Colonoscopy done?
every ten years
How often is the flexible sigmoidoscopy or double contrast enema done?
every five years
How often is the CT colongraphy of FOBT done?
every year
What age group is the digital rectal exam done?
> 40 y.o. - done annually
What age does Prostate Cancer Screening begin
age 50
How often should a PSA be measured?
annually
When does Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Smear) begin?
age 21, regardless of sexual activity.
How often should pap smears continue?
if conventional pap testing is done- repeat every three years for women over 30 who have had negative cytology results
If Pap and HPV testing is done?
test every three years if both are negative
How often should the pelvic exam be done in ages 21-64?
annually, every 2-3 years after normal exams
Breast Self exam
No longer recommended but the exam by an MD should be done every three years
How often should mammograms be done?
annually over age 40
