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Early Detection Can Be A Life-Saving Tool

For Women:

BREAST SCREENING		CERVICAL
Age	Clinical breast exam	Initial mammogram	Pelvic & PAP
25-39	----	----
40-49	Every year	Every year if: personal history* Family history**	Every 3 years or annually at your provider's discretion****
50+	Every year	Every year
* Personal history: Previously diagnosed with breast cancer. Family history: Mother, sister, or daughter diagnosed with breast cancer. * Symptomatic: Diagnostic mammograms may be done for a woman, 40 years of age and older, with any of the following symptoms: benign abnormalities, discrete mass/lump (cystic or solid), noncyclical breast pain, spontaneous unilateral nipple discharge, skin scaliness, skin dimpling or puckering, skin ulceration, and skin inflammation. **** After three or more consecutive satisfactory annuals, the pap smear may be performed once every three years, or at provider discretion.

For Men:

Prostate exams are performed at IHC's Medical Clinic.

The bad news: Prostate cancer often has no warning symptoms.

The good news: Early detection and treatment of problems increase the chances of staying healthy.

The solution: Call 760.749.1410 to schedule an exam.