oncology SCREENING

how often do we do a mammogram for a female age 40-44?

a. annual (optional)

b. annual (required)

c. every 2 years

a. annual (optional)

how often do we do a mammogram for a female age 45-54?

a. annual (optional)

b. annual (required)

c. every 2 years

b. annual (required)

how often do we do a mammogram for a female age ≥ 55?

a. annual (optional)

b. annual (required)

c. every 2 years

c. every 2 years (or continue yearly)

at what age do we start screening for cervical cancer?

25

how often do we perform pap smears?

every 3 years

how often do we perform HPV test?

every 5 years

when do we start screening for colorectal cancer?

≥ 45 years

what are our screening options for colorectal cancer?

stool-based tests

-FIT (fecal immunochemical test)

-gFOBT (fecal occult blood test)

-stool DNA test

visual exams

-colonoscopy

-CT colonography

-sigmoidoscopy

how often do we do a colonoscopy once someone is ≥ 45 years old?

every 10 years

how often do we do a sigmoidoscopy once someone is ≥ 45 years old?

every 5 years

how do we screen for prostate cancer?

PSA blood test ± digital rectal exam

who do we screen for lung cancer?

• age 50-80

  • currently smokes

  • used to smoke and has ≥ 20 pack-year smoking history

CT chest