Breast cancer screening with an annual mammogram should start at age 45.

Cervical cancer screening with a Pap test and HPV test every 5 years, or every 3 years with the Pap test alone.

Colorectal cancer screening with colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or stool blood or DNA testing should start at age 45. The test may be done every 10 years (more frequently in those with polyps).

Skin cancer screening may be considered, with a full-body skin check by a dermatologist.

Breast cancer screening with mammography can be done every two years starting at age 55, or you can continue to get a mammogram each year.

Cervical cancer screening with a Pap test and HPV test every 5 years, or every 3 years with the Pap test alone.

Colorectal cancer screening with colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or stool blood or DNA testing every 10 years (more frequently in those with polyps).

Lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scanning for adults age 55-80 who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or quit in the last 15 years.

Skin cancer screening may be considered, with a full-body skin check by a dermatologist.

Breast cancer screening with mammography every 1-2 years.

Cervical cancer screening is no longer needed if you have had regular cervical cancer testing with normal results during the previous 10 years.

Colorectal cancer screening with colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or stool blood or DNA testing until age 75. Some individuals may still need periodic screening until age 85.

Lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scanning for adults up to age 80 who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or quit in the last 15 years.

Skin cancer screening may be considered, with a full-body skin check by a dermatologist.

45 to 54 years 

Prostate cancer screening is a discussion you should have with your doctor starting at age 45 if you have a higher than average risk of this disease. This includes men with close family members (father, brother, son) who had prostate cancer before age 65 as well as African-American men. Screening includes a blood test for the PSA protein. All men should discuss the pros and cons of PSA testing with their doctors starting at age 50.

Colorectal cancer screening with colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or stool blood or DNA testing starting at age 45. The test may be done every 10 years (more frequently in those with polyps).

Skin cancer screening may be considered, with a full-body skin check by a dermatologist.

Prostate cancer screening with PSA testing should be discussed with your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks.

Colorectal cancer screening with colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or stool blood or DNA testing every 10 years (more frequently in those with polyps).

Lung cancer screening using low- dose CT scanning for adults age 55-80 who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or quit in the last 15 years.

Skin cancer screening may be considered, with a full-body skin check by a dermatologist.

expect to live 10 or more years.

Colorectal cancer screening with colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or stool blood or DNA testing until age 75. Some individuals may still need periodic screening until age 85.

Lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scanning for adults up to age 80 who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or quit in the last 15 years.

Skin cancer screening may be considered, with a full-body skin check by a dermatologist.

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Bayshore Medical Center
Betty Torricelli Institute for Breast Care at Hackensack University Medical Center
Health Village Imaging – Wall, Jackson, Manahawkin
Jersey Shore Imaging
JFK University Medical Center
John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
Mountainside Medical Center
Ocean University Medical Center
Old Bridge Medical Center
Palisades Medical Center
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Riverview Medical Center