According to studies, both women and men at average risk for colorectal cancer must get a screening colonoscopy every 10 years when they reach the age of 50. However, African American women and men must start regular screening colonoscopies at the age of 45. Doing so can help detect colon cancer and rectal cancer at […]
Cervical cancer screening is mostly a part of women’s regular health checkups. It helps in detecting cervical cancer at an early stage. There are basically two kinds of tests; the Pap test and the HPV test. For both, the doctor or nurse gathers cells from the surface of the cervix. With the Pap test, an […]
Breast cancer screening refers to examining a woman’s breast for cancer before any signs or symptoms of the disease. A healthcare specialist should inform every woman about the best screening option for them. However, breast cancer screening can’t prevent breast cancer, but it can surely help diagnose breast cancer at an early stage, when it’s […]
