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Women's Health
Cancer Screening Recomendations
Cancer screening recommendations vary from country to country. The medical community in Bermuda recommend the following cancer screening guidelines:
Cervical:
Under age 21 : First Pap test within 3 years of first sexual intercourse; tests for sexually transmitted diseases should be performed as soon as indicated and as often as indicated by sexual history.
Age 21 to 29 years : Pap test every 2 years if results are normal. If results are abnormal patients must discuss screening schedule with their doctor.
Age 30-69 years : Annual pap test until 3 consecutively normal, then every 3 years. Annual pelvic exam is still advised at this time.
Age 70 and over : If three or more consecutive normal Pap tests, and no abnormal Pap test results in the past 10 years – on advice of physician.
Breast:
Breast self-exams beginning in the 20’s
Clinical breast exam every 2-3 years under age 40
Annual mammogram beginning at age 40 (may begin earlier if family history present of breast or ovarian cancer)
Age 40+ - Annual mammogram and clinical breast exam
Colorectal:
Colonoscopy beginning at age 50 (may begin earlier if family history present)
Age 50+ - Follow-up as per physician advice – generally every 5- 10 years.
Information online
CIS Information Specialists can deliver the same one-on-one cancer information to you via email and are available weekdays from 10am – 6pm local time. To email your questions please click here
Further information about cancer is available directly from the Canadian Cancer Society website, including the Canadian Cancer Encyclopedia (CCE). The CCE is a comprehensive database of cancer information covering a wide range of topics including risk reduction, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care. The content is currently being reviewed and will be re-launched on 30th April 2010.
