Posted on 20th December, 2023 at 12:26:03 AM
Breast cancer ---- breast self examination every month after thirty, Mammography once at the age of forty, then every three years.
If family history positive, then genetic testing.
Uterine cervical cancer ----- Pap smear and gynecological examination at regular intervals after thirty five.
Colon cancer --- periodical examination of stool for occult blood. Colonoscopy in appropriate cases.
Oral cancers --- Mouth self examination, regular dental checkups
Prostate cancer--- periodical physical examination and PSA blood test for prostate cancer after sixty.
Lung cancer---- ( if strong H/O smoking ) Yearly x-ray chest.
Liver cancer--- ( if H/O serum hepatitis ) Blood test and USG scan.
Ovarian cancer --- USG scan, blood test, genetic testing if strong family historyHowever one must appreciate that there is no test which can be conclusively negative for all time to come and which can detect any and every cancer in the whole body. For each cancer a different test is necessary and needs to be repeated at periodical intervals.
