Routine Exams
Riley Wolff
For women
Mammogram
- X-ray picture of the breast screening for breast cancer
- Only in women
- Suggested to get mammograms starting at the age of 40
- Women 50-74 should get examined every 2 years, under 50 ask doctor how often
- http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast/mammograms-fact-sheet
Pap Smear
- Medical test checking for problems with the cervix
- Only in women
- Suggested to start getting pap smears at the age of 21
- Tested every 3 years once 21
- http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/pap-smears.html
For men
Testicular Exam
- Checks for unusual lumps in testes, indications for testicular cancer
- Only in men
- Suggested to started getting tested around age 15
- Important to examine yourself or get examined every month
- http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/tse.html
Prostate Exam
- Tests for prostate cancer
- Only in men
- Suggested to be tested between ages 40-75
- Examination frequency depends on PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels
- Anywhere between every 2-4 years
- http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/in-depth/prostate-cancer/art-20048087