Changes

*[[Breast cancer]]: In women without a family history of breast cancer, mammograms should be done yearly.  Clinical breast exam by a medical professional should also be done yearly.

*[[Breast cancer]]: In women without a family history of breast cancer, mammograms should be done yearly.  Clinical breast exam by a medical professional should also be done yearly.

*[[Lung cancer]]:  There are no currently accepted preventative guidelines

*[[Lung cancer]]:  There are no currently accepted preventative guidelines

*Prostate cancer: evidence is inconclusive, but most doctors recommend yearly PSA blood test and digital rectal exam

*[[Prostate cancer]]: evidence is inconclusive, but most doctors recommend yearly PSA blood test and digital rectal exam

*[[Colon cancer]]: in people without a family history of colon cancer, most sources recommend a colonoscopy at age 50, with further studies based on the results.  Fecal occult blood testing should also be conducted yearly.

*[[Colon cancer]]: in people without a family history of colon cancer, most sources recommend a colonoscopy at age 50, with further studies based on the results.  Fecal occult blood testing should also be conducted yearly.

*[[Cervical cancer]]: yearly Pap smears should be done on all women who have been sexually active and have a cervix.  Over age 65, women in monogamous relationships and recent normal Pap smears probably do not need to be screened as frequently.

*[[Cervical cancer]]: yearly Pap smears should be done on all women who have been sexually active and have a cervix.  Over age 65, women in monogamous relationships and recent normal Pap smears probably do not need to be screened as frequently.