Following the recommended screening guidelines will help catch cancer early, giving you the greatest opportunity for recovery. See the guidelines below for men:
Annually
Skin Cancer Screening
Ask your physician about regular skin and mole exams.
Inspect your body for any unusual occurrences.
Flu Immunization
Annual during the season for all females.
Contraindicated if allergic to eggs.
Every 10 Years
Tetanus Immunization
Single vaccine every 10 years unless exposure or other contraindication.
≥45 Years Old
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Baseline colonoscopy to be done on all female patients age 45 and older. Then, every 10 years unless otherwise indicated.
≥50 Years Old
Prostate Cancer Screening
Discuss with your physician at age 50, or at age 45 for men at increased risk.
≥55 Years Old
Lung Cancer Screening
Current or former smoker, age 55-77.
≥60 Years Old
Shingles Screening
Immunize at age 60 or older.
≥65 Years Old
Pneumonia Immunization Immunize at age 65, then every five years unless contraindicated.