Cancer Screening

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  • Genetic Testing for Colon Cancer Risk

    It is best to test for the possibility of colon cancer at this time in order to determine future testing frequency
  • PSA Blood Test

    This is a blood test to detect prostate cancer; should be repeated anually
  • Prostate Cancer Consultation

    Men should discuss their chances of prostate cancer at this point. Depending on the chances of prostate cancer, future testing and treatment will be determined
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy

    Test for colorectal cancer; should proceed to have this test every five years
  • Colonoscopy

    Test for colorectal cancer; should proceed to have this test every 10 years
  • Low-dose CT of the chest

    Test for lung cancer; Should occur regularly until age 74 as long as patient remains in good health