3.2.5 Routine Screenings by

3.2.5 Routine Screenings by https://padlet.com/arabella_short/h Made with ♥ en-us 2019-02-26 19:34:29 UTC 2019-02-28 19:05:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Endometrial Cancer britanyns123 https://padlet.com/arabella_short/h/wish/336097897 *Done in postmenopausal women
*a thin flexible tube is inserted into the uterus through the cervix
-Using suction, a small amount of endometrium is removed through the tube. ]]> 2019-02-27 19:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/arabella_short/h/wish/336097897 Breast Cancer Testing arabella_short https://padlet.com/arabella_short/h/wish/336101358 When to Test
- Between the ages of 40-44, women should begin to consider testing for breast cancer with mammograms.

-At the age of 45 women should start annually taking mammograms

-Women should also be aware that before the ages of 40-45, they are capable to test themselves at home by feeling for any lumps or unusual changes

How The Tests Work
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- ages 21-29 women should have a pap test every 3 years
- should not get HPV test unless PAP test is abnormal
- ages 30-39 get a PAP test every 5 years
- don't need testing after a hysterectomy
- ages 40- get a PAP test every 5 years or 3 if wanted

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-once a woman is 50 a colonoscopy needs to be done every ten years

-after 50, a virtual colonoscopy is required every 5 years

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*CT Scan
-Uses X-rays to make detailed cross sectional images of the body
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