Chronic Carol
This type of cancer is the 3rd most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S.
Colon cancer
All adults 18-79
Any men 65-75 who smoked in their life should have a one time screening for _____?
Hint: AAA
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
What age do mammograms typically begin at?
40 years old! woo! happy 40th!
45
(unless your parent or sibling had colon cancer)
Sexually active women <25 should be screened for what two STIs?
Gonorrhea and chlamydia
Low bone density scan should be done on women age 65 or older, or sooner, with certain risk factors. What does this scan do?
Looks at overall risk of fracture
What is one reason your healthcare provider might encourage you to have a breast cancer screening earlier?
family history (mom, sister, grandma with breast cancer)
If someone smoked 3 packs a day for 10 years what would their "pack year" score be?
30!
# of packs x # of years they smoked = pack years
When should you get a shingles vaccine?
age 50!
(if you HAD chicken pox as a kid)
Dental check-ins / screening should be completed how often?
What age should women start getting PAP smears?
21(ish)
What is the most PREVENTABLE cancer in the U.S.?
Skin cancer
What does the HPV vaccine prevent?
Prevents infections that can lead to cervical cancer, genital warts, and other cancers
What is a vaccine that you should get yearly?
Flu vaccine / covid vaccine
What type of cancer do PAP smears check for?
Cervical cancer
What are two signs of skin cancer?
Borders are uneven
Multiple colors
Larger than 1/4 inch
Change in size, shape, color
Who should get a lung cancer screening?
Adults 50-80 who have a 20 pack year history and either currently smoke or quit in the last 15 years
What is a preventable disease currently spreading due to a lack of vaccination among kids?
Measles
For women 21-29 you should get a pap smear every______years. For women 30-65 you should get a pap smear every ____ years.
3 years (21-29)
5 years (30-65)