Breast Cancer Screening | Self-Exam Clinical Breast Exam | Monthly Every 2–3 y, age 20–39 Annually for women >39 |
Mammogram | Annually @ age >39 Women w/previous Hx of breast CA, documented genetic mutation &/or strong family Hx of breast CA should have mammogram earlier than 40 w/ultrasound &/or MRI |
Genetic Testing | If strong family Hx of breast or ovarian CA |
Cardiovascular Disease Screening | PAR-Q Cholesterol Triglycerides HDL LDL HDL/Cholesterol Risk Ratio Blood Pressure Check Stress Test C-Reactive Protein Berkeley Lab Test | Par-Q before starting an exercise program Lab work for those w/family Hx C-reactive protein & Berkeley Lab Tests for those w/family Hx of heart disease Stress testing for those w/Sx or moderate to high risk of developing disease |
Colon Cancer Screening | Colonoscopy Flexible Sigmoidoscopy High-Sensitivity Decal Occult Blood Test | Regular screening @ age 50 (unless family Hx) Colonoscopy at 50 & every 10 y Every 5 y after 50 Every y after 50 |
Diabetes Screening | Blood Glucose HbA1c | Screen for type 2 diabetes in adults w/BP >135/80 |
Gastrointestinal Disorders | Total & Direct Bilirubin Alkaline Phosphatase Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Albumin Total Protein | Screen only if individuals present w/strong family Hx or Sx |
Therapeutic Exercise Screening | Cardiovascular Disease Screening Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Neuromuscular/Balance Dysfunction | PAR Q & You & Risk Factor Profile Musculoskeletal quick screen Balance quick screen |
Kidney Function Screening | Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Creatinine Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Phosphorus Sodium Potassium Chloride Calcium Uric Acid Magnesium | Screen only if individuals present w/strong family Hx, Sx, or other diseases that can affect kidney functioning |
Ovarian Cancer Screening | Serum Ca-125 Transvaginal Ultrasound | For women w/increased or inherited risk |
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening Prostate Cancer Screening | Ankle Brachial Index Test Risk Factor Profile for CAD | Screen in individuals w/other cardiovascular disease & those w/Sx |
Digital Rectal Exam | Yearly for men >49 |
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) | Annual PSA for men >49; possibly early if family Hx |
Skin Cancer screening | Whole body mole check by dermatologist | Yearly exam |
Thyroid Screening | Thyroxine (T4) | Insufficient evidence to regularly screen Screen if Sx indicate potential problem |