The Millstone Times September 2021

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6 0 9 - 2 0 8 - 1 1 1 1 • OF F I CE@ I NHOMECARENJ . COM 3 4 8 APP L EGARTH RD . MONROE , NJ 0 8 8 3 1 Cheat Sheet for Men’s Cancer Screenings and Good Health CDC supports screening for colorectal (colon) and lung cancers as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This “cheat sheet” lists the different types of cancer screenings that are available to men. But remember, there’s more to your health than just cancer screenings. Yearly exams give you the opportunity to talk to your doctor about your family health history, and ask about tests you may need for other diseases or conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol. Your Cheat Sheet to Cancer Screenings & Good Health After reading the cheat sheet, you may be wondering why you shouldn’t get screened if a cancer screening test exists. Good question. Some tests have been shown to find both cancer early and to lower the chance of dying from cancer. Others have been shown to find cancer early, but do not lower the risk of dying from cancer. In a nutshell, t e benefit of screening doesn’t always outweigh the harms associated with screening.

Type of Cancer

Screening Method

When to Get Screened*

Colorectal (colon) cancer

Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or fecal occult blood testing (FOBT)

If you are 50 to 75 years old, get tested. The schedule depends on the type of test used. If you are 55 to 80 years old and are a heavy smoker or a past smoker who quit within the last 15 years, get a low-dose CT scan every year. Talk to your doctor. The USPSTF recommends against PSA screening for men who do not have symptoms. Talk to your doctor. The USPSTF has concluded that there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against routine skin cancer screening.

Lung cancer

Low-dose CT scan

Digital rectal exam (DRE) and prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

Prostate cancer

Periodic total-body examinations by a clinician

Skin cancer

*Talk with your doctor about when and how often you should be screened. Depending on your personal health history, family health history, or screening results, your doctor may recommend a different screening schedule.

Other Conditions or Diseases • Protect your skin from the sun, and avoid tanning beds. • Get a checkup every year. While these screenings are important, there’s more to your health than just cancer screenings. Here are some simple things you can do every day to stay healthy: Screening or Testing Method • Don’t drink alcohol, or limit it to no more than two drinks a day. • Don’t smoke. When to Get Screened or Tested • Maintain a healthy weight. • Exercise regularly. • Get plenty of rest. Lastly, to all of you fighting cancer or caring for someone who is fighting this battle, I encourage you to take steps to stay as healthy as you can during treatment. For more information, visit CDC’s Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients Web site for staying healthy during cancer treatment and 3 Steps Toward Preventing Infections During Cancer Treatment from the CDC Foundation.

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