While a balanced diet, exercise, and stress management are great ways to stay on top of your health, adding routine preventive breast and cervical cancer screenings to the picture can be a lifesaver. Early detection can help stop something sooner than later.
Not sure what and when to schedule? Check out our recommendations below:
Breast cancer screenings
- Clinical and breast self-exams for adults are always good!
- Women at average risk for breast cancer should receive a screening mammogram every two years beginning at age 40 and continuing through age 74.
- Talk with your doctor about what screening schedule is right for you.
Cervical cancer screenings
- Ages 21-29: A Pap test is recommended every 3 years.
- Ages 30-65: Talk with your doctor about the screening option that’s right for you. Options include a Pap test every 3 years, HPV testing every 5 years, or both tests together every 5 years.
- After age 65, some people may no longer need cervical cancer screening if they have had adequate prior screening and are not at increased risk. Discuss your screening needs with your doctor.
- We know screenings aren’t fun, but they can be a real gamechanger. Schedule a preventive screening with your doctor today. Find a doctor by going to: PacificSource.com/find-a-doctor.