*CANCER CHECK-UP: includes examinations for cancers of the thyroid, testes, prostate, ovary, lymph nodes, mouth and skin.
Remember, these guidelines are not rules and only apply to people without symptoms.
If you are at High Risk or have any of the 7 Warning Signals, see your doctor or go to your clinic without delay.
What is Cancer? Breast Examination Mammograms Pap Smears Prostate Cancer High Risk Categories 7 Warning Signals Cancer Check-ups Supporting a Loved One Children with Cancer Radiotherapy Chemotherapy
| PROCEDURE | SEX | AGE |
FREQUENCY |
| HEALTH COUNSELLING AND CANCER CHECK-UP* | Male/Female | Puberty to 40 years 40+ |
Every 3 years Annually |
| BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION | Female | From Puberty | Monthly |
| PHYSICAL EXAMINATION BY DOCTOR | Female |
Puberty to 40 years 40+ |
Every 3 years Annually |
|
CERVICAL (PAP) SMEAR (scraping of neck of the womb) |
Female | From age of sexual activity | Annually |
| PELVIC EXAMINATION | Female |
From age of sexual activity to 40 years 40+ |
Every 3 years
Annually |
| MAMMOGRAM (X-ray) | Female |
35-40 years 40+ |
Baseline Annually |
| STOOL TEST FOR BLOOD | Male/Female | 40+ | Annually |
| RECTAL EXAMINATION (Digital) | Male/Female | 40+ | Annually |
| SAMPLE OF WOMB LINING (Endometrium) | Female | If at high* risk and at menopause | At menopause |