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What is the digital rectal exam and how often should it be done?
It is done at your doctor's office during a routine physical. The doctor's gloved finger is inserted into the rectum to check for abnormalities. You should get a routine physical yearly.
How often should you be checked for throat cancer?
If you don't have a history of it in your family (could be genetic) then a once a year physical by your doctor and your dentist should be checking for cancer of the mouth when you go for your yearly checkups.
How often should a male testicular and female breast exam be preformed?
Digital rectal examination is done yearly for males 50 and above. Self breast exam monthly for women.Mammograms as early as 35 years old if there is familial history of cancer. 39 years old and above annul mammograms for those not at risk.
What is the screening for breast cancer?
Yearly mammograms .
What type of cancer that actually causes the most deaths yearly?
nonmelanoma skin cancer, thyroid cancer & colorectal cancers
What is mammogram and at what age should you start getting them?
A mammogram is a routine test to examine the breast for any abnormalities. It can be slightly uncomfortable, basically they xray your breast in simple terms. Your doctor can tell you when you should start receiving mammograms yearly. If you have a family history of breast cancer, you should start a yearly exam in your 20's. Also, as prevelant as breast cancer has been recently, women are getting it at earlier ages. Typically around your late 30's early 40's is when they recommend to start the yearly mammogram exam
What are the early indications of prostrate cancer?
The earliest indicator is an elevated PSA level. Men over the age of 50 should get their PSA and prostate checked yearly. Men with a history of prostate cancer in their family should start getting checked after the age of 40.
Should you still have yearly gynecological exams after a hysterectomy?
Yes you should. Even though you do not have a uterus or cervix, there is still a possibility of vulvar (outer tissue) and vaginal cancer. Both can be noted by a gynecological exam.
How can you know that you have breast cancer?
Breast cancer must be diagnosed by a doctor. Doctors use clinical breast examinations, imagining technologies like mammography, and samples of breast tissue called biopsies.Women should talk with their doctor to determine their specific risk of breast cancer. All women should perform monthly breast self-examinations and report any changes to their doctor. Clinical breast examinations by a doctor should occur at least once every three years for women 20 to 39 years of age. Beginning at age 40, women should have yearly clinical breast exams by their doctor and yearly mammograms.
Is sucking and pressing bad for breast or it may lead to breast cancer at the time mensuration?
No, sucking and pressing isn't bad for your breast, and it won't lead to breast cancer.Women should talk with their doctor to determine their specific risk of breast cancer. All women should perform monthly breast self-examinations. Clinical breast examinations by a doctor should occur at least once every three years for women 20 to 39 years of age. Beginning at age 40, women should have yearly clinical breast exams by their doctor and yearly mammograms.
If you have noticed discharge in your left breast for some time Could this mean that you have breast cancer?
Discharge from the nipple can be a sign of breast cancer. You should see your doctor for a clinical breast examination.All women should perform monthly breast self-examinations and report any changes to their doctor. Clinical breast examinations by a doctor should occur at least once every three years for women 20 to 39 years of age. Beginning at age 40, women should have yearly clinical breast exams by their doctor and yearly mammograms.
How do you avoid cervical cancer?
Get a yearly pap smear from a doctor, have protected sex ( most cervical cancer is a result of HPV that is transmitted through sex), and take care of yourself.
