Question 1

which cancer screenings should i get?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Recommended screening tests depends on age and gender and other risk factors. I see that you are 49, and in this age group women should have pap smears every 3 years and if they haven't yet, should start mammograms every 2 yrs at age 50. Men and women should start colon cancer screening at age 50. If you have an iphone/ipod/ipad, an app that provides all the recs is prevention checklist 2013.

Question 2

which cancer screenings should you skip?

Accepted Answer

USPSTP guidelines: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/adultrec.htm#cancer it would be best to follow the recommendations of us preventive health task force and speak to your primary care doctor regarding any additional tests or screenings you may need based on health history and family history.

Question 3

where do you go to get a cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor: The first person to contact would be your doctor. If you do not have a doctor or cannot afford one, you may contact the state, county or city department of health for advice.

Question 4

which types of tests are there for cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Many: It depends on which cancer you are looking for; there isn't just one test for all cancers. At your age, 30, the only cancer screening test recommended for all women is a pap test every 3 years. For a complete list of recommendations by age/gender (if you have an ipad/ipod/ipad is see the prevention checklist 2013 app.

Question 5

can cancer screening reduce the likelihood of developing cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Decreases incidence and mortality.

Question 6

it seems women are always being told they must/should undergo cancer screenings but are not given any risk/downside info as men are for prostate screening. why? shouldn't women be fully informed too?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Maybe even more so than men. Women should discuss issues about breast, uterine, cervical and ovarian cancer with their doctors. Often genetic testing is helpful in determining a course of appropriate screening.

Question 7

which cancer screenings and at what age should a woman get them?

Accepted Answer

A few: The following are recommended: pap smears every 3 years from age 21-65, mammograms every 2 years at least from 50-74 (maybe earlier or later), colon cancer screening from 50-75. Others may be recommended based on your particular risks. For a complete list of recommendations by age/gender and risk factors (if you have an ipad/ipod/ipad see the prevention checklist 2013 app.

Question 8

how likely is someone to get voluntary cancer screenings and how?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Screening is always voluntary, nobody makes you do it.  If you meant free, depends on what is available in your community.  Just talk to your doctor and he/she will tell you which screening tests are appropriate for your age and level of risk and also tell you if there are low or no cost screenings available.

Question 9

what is a cervical cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

PAP smear: The most reliable screen for cervical cancer is a physical examination by your gynecologist accompanied by a gentle scraping of the cervix to remove cells which are analyzed microscopically in the lab for signs of cancerous or precancerous changes.  Pap smears have been proven to lower a woman's risk of dying from cervical cancer if performed  regularly after becoming sexually active.

Question 10

what are the methods of cervical cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Pap smear: The recommended screening for cervical cancer is an annual pap smear performed by your gynecologist or family doctor.

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