Screening

Question 1

What is the gold standard of screening for lung cancer?

Answer 1

CT scan of chest

Question 2

At what age should screening for colorectal cancer begin?

Answer 2

45 for average risk
Continue through age 75

Question 3

How often should you have a colonoscopy?

Answer 3

Every 10 yrs

Question 4

At what age should screen begin for cervical cancer?

Answer 4

25
<25 for those with HIV

Question 5

How often does a Pap smear need to be done?

Answer 5

Every 3 years

Question 6

At what age should you be screened for prostate cancer?

Answer 6

45

Question 7

PSA velocity

Answer 7

Rate of change over time is determined using 3 consecutive PSAs

Question 8

PSA levels

Answer 8

<1 repeat q2-4y
1-3 repeat q1-2y
>3 and very suspicious DRE, consider bx
>=4 consider bx

Question 9

When criteria qualifies you be screened for lung cancer?

Answer 9

Current or former (w/in 15 years) heavy smoker, 30 pack year hx, age 55-74

Low dose CT scan

Question 10

How often should mammograms be performed?

Answer 10

Annually once women 40yo