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When and How Often to See the Doctor, Dentist, and More

WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO SEE THE DOCTOR, DENTIST, AND MORE What's Up Doc? Family Physician WHEN TO VISIT: Wellness visit annually For annual check-ups flu shots Make appointment immediately at any sign of illness Dermatologist WHEN TO VISIT: Once a year For general inquires Make appointment immediately for skin spot/acne concerns Gynecologist WHEN TO VISIT: Annually depending on situation Women over the age of 18 [both sexually active and not] should see a gynecologist General practitioner is sufficient for many women Dentist WHEN TO VISIT: Every six months for Once a year UTIg for X-rays cleaning Optometrist WHEN TO VISIT: F P 2 Every two to three years, age dependent TO X 3 LPE D PECFD EDFCZ P Adults [40+] should have an Adults [aged 20-39] should have an eye .OPZD eye exam every two years exam every two to three years to keep prescription updated School-aged children [under 19] should have annual eye exams Occupational Therapist WHEN TO VISIT: Once a month Depends on JAN to every few treatment years Proctologist WHEN TO VISIT: Begin screening Every 10 years [for those with average to low risk for colon-related illnesses] at age 50 Allergist WHEN TO VISIT: Depending on type of test, visiting varies Every two to four weeks for first five months Then once a month for JAN three to five years Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist WHEN TO VISIT: Ask family doctor if an Depending on condition, may ENT specialist need to visit is necessary once a week Chiropractor WHEN TO VISIT: 10-20 visits Starting out, at least once after initial visit a week What to Get Checked Out and When By Age Group 20-39, 40-49, and 50-65+ Aged 20-39 MEN Recommended with family physician Annual check-up WOMEN Breast cancer testing Report any changes in the way breasts look or feel Clinical breast exam For those with increased risk If not at increased should be done by a doctor/nurse due to family history, genetic disorders, or other factors risk, testing is not necessary at this time to doctor/nurse Ask doctor about when to start getting mammograms or other tests every 3 years Cervical cancer testing Pap test not For those between Pap test necessary every 3 years from 30-39 years old necessary before age 21 age 21-29 • Pap and HPV test necessary every 5 years starting at age 30 • Or a Pap test every 3 years Follow testing recommendations even if vaccinated HPV tests only necessary if Pap test is abnormal against HPV O MEN & WOMEN If you are at increased risk, talk to a doctor about when you need to start testing and what tests are right for you Colon cancer testing Aged 40-49 MEN Prostate cancer testing For those with increased risk If one or more due to family history, genetic disorders, or other factors close relatives had Talk with doctor about uncertainties, risks, and potential benefits of testing starting at age 45 prostate cancer before the age of 65 talk with doctor about testing at age 40 WOMEN Breast cancer testing Report any changes in the way breasts look or feel Clinical breast exam should be done by a doctor/nurse Mammogram should be done If at higher risk talk with doctor about other tests once a year every year to doctor/nurse Cervical cancer testing Follow testing recommendations even if vaccinated against HPV Pap and HPV Or a Pap test test necessary every 3 years every 5 years CO MEN & WOMEN U If you are at increased risk, talk to a doctor about when you need to start testing and what tests are right for you Colon cancer testing Aged 50-65+ MEN Recommended for all men of average risk starting at age 50 Prostate cancer testing WOMEN Breast cancer testing Clinical breast exam Report any changes in the way breasts look or feel to doctor/nurse If at higher risk talk with doctor about other tests Mammogram should be done should be done by a doctor/nurse once a year every year Cervical cancer testing Or a Pap test Follow testing recommendations even if vaccinated against HPV Pap and HPV test necessary every 3 years every 5 years For those 65+ No testing necessary if results were Those with history of serious cervical precancer should continue testing for 20 years after diagnosis normal for the previous 10 years 0* MEN & WOMEN Colon cancer testing Lung cancer testing Those 55 or older should talk to a doctor about smoking history and whether a low-dose CT scan Recommended for all of average risk starting at age 50 is necessary to screen for early lung cancer Doctor visits can be scary, but taking control of your health can take some of the stress off. Make a note of what to talk to your doctor about during your next visit. huffingtonpost.ca • cancer.org • acog.org • cdc.gov FIX .com

When and How Often to See the Doctor, Dentist, and More

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We are a busy society. From working and families to scheduling commitments and school, many people only have time for the essentials – however, taking care of yourself should be one of those essenti...

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