A Periodic Health Evaluation
Pap test
A sample of cells taken from the cervix during a pelvic exam to look for changes that could lead to cancer
When: Yearly for women 18 years and older (doctor and patient to decide to have less often if patient has three normal test in a row, if low risk)
Mammography
An X-ray of the breast to look for breast cancer
When: Every 1-2 years from age 40 to 50 years; yearly beginning at age 50 years
Colorectal cancer screening
Screening may be done with fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmodioscopy, colonoscopy, or double contrast barium enema to look for cancer
When: Yearly fecal occult blood test, plus sigmoidoscopy every 5 years beginning at age 50 years, colonoscopy every 10 years, or double contrast barium enema every 5-10 years
Osteoporosis screening
A bone scan used to determine bone density
When: Every 2 years starting at Menopause