Printable Recommended Guidelines for Cancer Screening for Both Men & Women

Age Women Frequency
18 Years
(or when sexually active)
Cervical/Vaginal Cancer:
PAP Smear
Annually
(unless otherwise determined by your healthcare professional)
18 Years Ovarian Cancer:
Pelvic Exam
Annually
18 Years Breast Cancer:
Clinical Breast Exam (performed by your healthcare provider)
Monthly
18 Years Breast Cancer:
Clinical Breast Exam (performed by your healthcare provider)
Annually
20 Years Skin Cancer Annually
40 Years Oral Cancer Annually
40 Years Breast Cancer:
Mammogram
Annually
40 Years Colorectal Cancer:
Digital Rectal Exam
Annually
50 Years Colorectal Cancer:
Occult Blood
Annually
50 Years Colorectal Cancer:
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Every 5 years


Age Men Frequency
15 Years Testicular Cancer:
Self Testicular Exam (performed by the patient at home after instruction from a healthcare provider)
Monthly
15 Years Testicular Cancer:
Clinical Testicular Exam
Annually (American Urological Association)
20 Years Skin Cancer Annually
40 Years Oral Cancer Annually
40 Years Prostate Cancer:
Digital Rectal Exam
Annually
40 Years Colorectal Cancer:
Digital Rectal Exam
Annually
50 Years Prostate Cancer:
Prostatic-Specific Antigen
Annually (or as deemed appropriate by your healthcare provider)
50 Years Colorectal Cancer:
Occult Blood
Annually
50 Years Colorectal Cancer:
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Every 5 years