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Cancer Screening Guidelines
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Liver Cancer
High-risk patients (e.g., with cirrhosis or hepatitis B) may undergo ultrasound with or without alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing every 6 months
Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
At menopause, women should be informed about risks and symptoms of endometrial cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Routine screening not recommended for the general population
Skin Cancer
Routine screening not recommended for the general population; self-exams and awareness encouraged
Pancreatic Cancer
Routine screening not recommended for the general population
Thyroid Cancer
Routine screening for thyroid cancer is not recommended
Multiple Myeloma
Routine screening is not recommended; blood tests for unrelated conditions may reveal abnormalities
Breast Cancer
Mammography every 1-2 years for women aged 50-74
Colorectal Cancer
Colonoscopy every 10 years for individuals aged 50-75
Lung Cancer
Low-dose CT scan annually for adults aged 50-80 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years
Kidney (Renal) Cancer
Routine screening is not recommended for the general population
Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
Routine screening not recommended; dental providers may perform oral exams
Ovarian Cancer
Routine screening not recommended for asymptomatic women at average risk
Esophageal Cancer
No routine screening for the general population; high-risk individuals may undergo endoscopy
Testicular Cancer
Routine screening is not recommended for asymptomatic men
Prostate Cancer
Screening recommendations vary; discuss with healthcare provider about PSA testing
Cervical Cancer
Pap test every 3 years for women aged 21-65, or HPV test every 5 years for women aged 30-65
Bladder Cancer
No routine screening in asymptomatic individuals; screening in selected high-risk populations
Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
Routine screening not recommended in the U.S.; some high-risk regions may implement endoscopic screening
Leukemia
No standard screening; occasional blood tests may indicate abnormalities
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