Routine Physical Exams
These could save you life
What are Mammograms?
Mammograms are x-rays of the breast of people to look for cancers, like breast cancer. They help find tumors that cant be felt or other things that might signal cancer. This exam is mostly on women ages 40 years old - 74 years old. It is said to get an exam every 1 to 2 years.
What are Pap Smears?
Pap smears are exams to see if there is anything wrong with a girl's cervix. They look for infections or anything else that might be wrong with it. This exam is for women at the age of 21 and she should get it at least every 3 years.
What are Testicular Exams?
This is an exam where a doctor/nurse checks a male's testicular area to see if there is any unusually lumps or bumps. It is good to check yourself at least once a month, if you are the ages 15 to 35.
What are Prostate Cancer Screenings?
This is a exam that is to see if you have prostate cancer, and usually for men between the ages of 40 and 75. And you would only need to get checked once.