Most types of oncopathology can be cured at the initial stages. For example, breast cancer in stage I is curable in 95% of women. But every 4th woman in Ukraine, breast cancer is diagnosed already in the III-IV stage, when the effectiveness of treatment is significantly reduced. A similar situation with the health of men: in 21% of cases, prostate cancer is detected already in metastatic stages.
Together with the National Cancer Institute, the MoH of Ukraine provides information on what surveys and how often should be taken to maintain their health.
What kind of screening should women do?.
Women aged 20-29 years should undergo:.
clinical examination of mammary glands - once a year;.
cytological diagnosis (PAP test) for cervical cancer - from 21 years, 1 time in 3 years.
Women aged 30-39 should undergo:.
clinical examination of mammary glands - once a year;.
cytological diagnosis (PAP test) and a test for human papillomavirus (HPV test) - every 5 years.
Women aged 40-49 should undergo:.
clinical examination of mammary glands - once a year;.
mammography - once in 2 years;.
cytological diagnosis (PAP test) and a test for human papillomavirus (HPV test) - every 5 years.
Women aged 50 and older should be:.
clinical examination of mammary glands - once a year;.
mammography - once in 2 years;.
colonoscopy - every 5 years.
After 60 years other examinations are appointed by the family doctor or therapist if necessary.
What kind of screening should be done for men?.
Men aged 40-49 should undergo:.
examination at the urologist - once a year;.
after the examination the doctor can prescribe a blood test for a PSA test (prostate-specific antigen).
Men aged 50 and older should be:.
examination at the urologist - once a year;.
after examination, the doctor can prescribe a blood test for a PSA test (prostate-specific antigen);.
colonoscopy - every 5 years.
After 60 years other examinations are appointed by the family doctor or therapist if necessary.
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