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There is no suggested date as to when you should begin going to the dermatologist for skin cancer screening. It depends on risk factors and family history. Every three months, check in on any moles or marks. Every year, go see the dermatologist.
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Women should begin to get a Pap test at age 21 and continue having one every 3 years.
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Once reaching the age of thirty, women should get a pap test and an HIV test every five years.
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Women should begin to get yearly mammograms. However, prior to this, it is important to check yourself for abnormalities. As you grow older, the frequency of the test may decrease.
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At the age of about 50, it is important to get colonoscopies. If the colonoscopy looks normal, you can wait about 10 years in between each colonoscopy. If abnormal, further screening must be done.
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If all is normal, once you reach the age of 65, doctors will have you discontinue this testing.
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If everything looks normal, your doctor may stop the colonoscopies. Most people do not have colonoscopies past the age of 75.
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