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My father and mother inlaw are over 65 years . i am concern about their health . what kind of test should they do to check their health?

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Dr. Dimitrios Avgerinos answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Check-up: they should do a colonoscopy and a mammogram for the women plus Pap test. A PSA for men is also needed. Regrding cardiac issues, just an echo, an ECG and a stress test

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Answered 5/1/2015

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A member asked:

My father and mother inlaw are over 65 years . i am concern about their health . what kind of test should they do to check their health?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dimitrios Avgerinos answered

Dr Ali agreed

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