Routine Physical examinations
By: Jack Meyers
Mammograms
Mammograms are for women who get their breast x-rayed for breast cancer. Women start getting these test done when they are 40 years old to 74 years old and get one every two years.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast/mammograms-fact-sheet
Mammograms
Pap Smears
The Pap Smear test is where doctors check if women have any problems with their cervix. A women should start getting once every 3 years once she turns 21
http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/pap-smears.html
Pap Smears
Testicular Exams
Testicular exams are for boys start doing the exams between the ages of 15 to 35 every month. They do this so that way if there are any lumps or bumps they might be able to tell if they have testicular cancer
How to preform a self-testicular exam
Prostate Exames
Prostate exams are for boys who get checked for any sign of prostate cancer. Men usually get these exams between the ages of 40 to 75. How often men should get their prostate exam absolutely depends on their PSA report
Should you get a PSA test
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/in-depth/prostate-cancer/art-20048087