![]() ![]() Should be informed about risks and symptoms of endometrial cancer and strongly encouraged to report any unexpected bleeding or spotting to their physiciansĬurrent or former smokers 55 to 74 years of age in good health with at least a 30-pack-year history of smoking Should be discouraged from continuing screening Screening decisions should be individualized, based on patient preference, life expectancy, health status, and screening history if a decision is made to continue screening, the patient should be offered options as listed above Screening should be continued until 75 years of age in patients in good health with a life expectancy of more than 10 years Regular screening should be performed with either a high-sensitivity stool-based test or a structural (visual) examination, depending on patient preference and test availability as part of the screening process, all positive results on noncolonoscopy screening tests should be followed up with timely colonoscopy Men and women 45 to 75 years of age, for all tests listedįecal immunochemical test (annual), high-sensitivity guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (annual), multitarget stool DNA test (every three years per manufacturer's recommendation), colonoscopy (every 10 years), CT colonography (every five years), or flexible sigmoidoscopy (every five years) Screening should no longer be performed in women older than 65 years who have had at least three consecutive Pap smears with negative results or at least two consecutive HPV tests with negative results and Pap smears within the past 10 years, with the most recent test being performed in the past five years Should be performed starting at 21 years of age and should be performed using conventional or liquid-based options every three yearsĬombined testing (preferred) should be performed every five years, or a Pap smear alone (acceptable) should be performed every three years (acceptable) Mammography should be continued as long as the woman's overall health is good and she has a life expectancy of at least 10 years Should transition to biennial screening or have the opportunity to continue screening annually Should have the opportunity to begin annual screening between 40 and 44 years of age article signifies your understanding and agreement to the disclaimer and acceptance of these terms of use.Should be routinely performed starting at 45 years of age and should be performed annually in women 45 to 54 years of age Use or viewing of any Baldwin Publishing, Inc. strongly suggests that you use this information in consultation with your doctor or other health professional. in any article is a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical condition. No information provided by Baldwin Publishing, Inc. editorial policy, privacy policy and sponsorship policy. is strictly prohibited.Įditorial Review: Andrea Cohen, Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing, Inc. ![]() Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein without the express approval of Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Cook eKitchen™ is a designated trademark of Baldwin Publishing, Inc. ![]() Health eCooking® is a registered trademark of Baldwin Publishing, Inc. This infographic shows some lifestyle changes you can make to help lower the chance that you’ll get breast cancer.Ĭopyright 2017 © Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Although there is no sure way to prevent the disease, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Here are some breast cancer risk factors that are under your control – and some you can’t change. ![]()
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