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Center for Adult and Family Medicine
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Center for Adult and Family Medicine
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Prevention is the best medicine. We recommend
that everyone over age 45 receive a physical every year, and if you're under
45, a physical every two years. During your annual physical we test
for and can catch problems before they become serious. You will find
below some of the common tools that are a part of good preventive care.
PSA:
This is a blood test to help men detect enlarged
prostate glands which could indicate prostate cancer. Because this
test is so sensitive, it can detect prostate cancers too small to be
clinically significant.
Colon Cancer Screening:
We look for early signs of cancer such as the
development of polyps. A colon screening is recommended in all patients 50
and above.
Mammograms: An important screening test used to help women and men detect breast cancer. We recommend starting at age 40 and repeating yearly in addition to the annual physician breast exam.
Physical Exam:
The art used by physicians to look for signs of disease. For example,
investigation of cancerous looking moles or a heart murmur that had not
previously been detected.
Self-Breast Exam:
A test usually suggested in females each month to rule
out breast cancer. You should watch for the development of any lumps
and report these to the doctor.
Blood Pressure Check:
This test is yearly and then more frequently if
there is a history of hypertension. Hypertension can increase your risk for a heart
attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
Cholesterol:
The importance of checking your cholesterol and
treating it are determined by your risk factors for heart attack and stroke.
Self Testicular Exam:
Suggested in males under 50 years old each
month to rule out testicular cancer. You should watch out for lumps
and report these to the doctor.
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