Answer true of false

_____ 1. Women should schedule annual mammograms beginning at age 50.

_____ 2. Most men should schedule annual prostate cancer screenings beginning at 50.

_____ 3. Testicular cancer is most common in men 60 and older.

_____4. Ovarian cancer is most common in women 65 and older.

_____5. Women should have annual Pap tests as part of cervical cancer screenings beginning at 35.

_____6. Sunburns contribute to skin cancer in men and women starting at age 40.

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1. False – Women should schedule annual mammograms beginning at 40. Mammograms should be accompanied by a clinical breast exam between 29 – 30. Clinical breast exams should be repeated every three years.

2. True – Most men should schedule annual prostate screening exams beginning at age 50. Men with high-risk factors should begin annual testing by age 45.

3. False – Men 15–35 are more susceptible to testicular cancer.

4. True – Fifty-six percent of ovarian cancers are diagnosed in women 65 and older.

5. False – At 18, women should begin Pap testing. After three or more consecutive years of satisfactory findings, they may test less frequently. Remember, precancerous changes in the cervix usually do not cause pain.

6. False – Sunburns have a cumulative skin-damaging effect beginning with young children. Use a sunscreen for all ages with an SPF of 15 or higher. And don’t forget a hat and sunglasses. Be on the lookout for sudden changes in moles and unusual discolorations or sores that won’t heal.

Source: St. Luke’s Texas Cancer Institute