Procedure/test:	What it does:	Starting at age:	How often:	Date performed/results:
Mammogram	Checks for breast cancer	40	Annually
Doctor's breast exam	May detect breast cancers missed by mammography	20	Annually; Every three years for women 20-40

Cervical cancer screening (one of the following):

Procedure/test:	What it does:	Starting at age:	How often:	Date performed/results:
Pap smear and pelvic exam	Checks for cervical cancer	Once a woman is sexually active or at age 18	Annually, then every 2-3 years after three normal annual Pap smears in a row
Pap smear plus HPV DNA test and pelvic exam	Alternative, some experts recommend as more precise means to check for cervical cancer	30	Every three years

Colorectal cancer screening:

Procedure/test:	What it does:	Starting at age:	How often:	Date performed/results:
Colonoscopy	Outpatient procedure in which a doctor inserts a long, flexible instrument - about 1/2 inch in diameter - into the rectum to view the rectum and entire colon. Many experts say colonoscopy is the most accurate colon cancer screening	50	Every 10 years, more often for those with a family history or history of colon polyps.
Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)	Stool is tested for blood - a possible sign of colorectal cancer	50	Annually (in combination with flexible sigmoidoscopy)
Flexible sigmoidoscopy	Outpatient procedure for examining the lower portion of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon. A special instrument with a tiny camera attached is used.	50	Every 5 years (in combination with FOBT)
Air-contrast barium enema	Barium is given as an enema, and then air is blown in to make the barium spread over the lining of the colon, producing an outline of the colon on X-ray. This helps to reveal any irregularities in the lining, such as a polyp.	50	Every 5 years
*Your doctor will pick which screening test is best for you.

Skin cancer screening:

Procedure/test:	What it does:	Starting at age:	How often:	Date performed/results:
Total body skin examination	Doctor examines your skin to detect precancerous and cancerous skin growths	50, or earlier for people with a family or personal history of skin cancer or with excessive sun exposure	Annually

Heart disease screening:

Procedure/test:	What it does:	Starting at age:	How often:	Date performed/results:
Blood cholesterol test	Measures amount of total cholesterol, "bad" LDL, and "good" HDL cholesterol circulating in the blood. Levels of triglycerides, another blood fat, are also usually checked.	20	Every 5 years, or at your doctor's discretion
Blood pressure check	Measures blood pressure, an indicator of heart risk	18	At least every other year, more often if above normal
Fasting plasma glucose	Measures blood sugar, an indicator of diabetes risk	45	Every three years, or at your doctor's discretion

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