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Adopting a healthy lifestyle, eating healthy, doing exercise, and doing all necessary screening tests are the keys to prevent the occurrence of cancer and to detect it as early as possible. Do the Recommended Cancer Screenings The major benefit of doing the recommended screening tests is that you can detect the presence of cancer early, thus treating it easily. Some screening tests aim to prevent the occurrence of cancer in the first place rather than treating it after occurring. Colon Cancer Screening Tests They aim to detect the precancerous tissues in the colon which are called polyps, thus preventing the development of colon cancer later. The recommended age to start doing these tests is 50, but you have to consult your doctor about your medical history, family history and other factors which may increase your chances of having colon cancer at an earlier age. Breast Cancer Screening Tests Recent recommendations regarding breast cancer are:
Cervical Cancer Screening It’s recommended to do the first cervical Pap test no later than 3 years after first sexual activity, and no later than age of 21 years old. Any woman aged less than 30 years old must do the Pap test at least once a year. |
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