Preventive Care
Jarod Hidy
Mammograms
What diseases do mammograms screen for? Breast cancer
Who should be getting these exams? Mainly women but men also have a chance of getting breast cancer
At what age should someone get each of these exams? 40 years old
How often will people need to get each of these exams? Every 2 years after the age of 40
Pap smears
What diseases do pap smears screen for? Problems in a girls cervix (infections, etc.)
Who should be getting these exams? Women
At what age should someone get each of these exams? 21 years old
- How often will people need to get each of these exams? Every 3 years after the age of 21, but some women might need to get tested more often
Testicular Exam
What diseases do testicular exams screen for? Testicular cancer
Who should be getting these exams? Men
At what age should someone get each of these exams? 15 years old
How often will people need to get each of these exams? Every month after the age of 15
Prostate Exam
What diseases do prostate exams screen for? Prostate cancer
Who should be getting these exams? Men
At what age should someone get each of these exams? 40 years old
How often will people need to get each of these exams? Every 4 years after the age of 40