Many people always think that as long as they have regular check-ups every year, they don't have to worry about getting cancer. But some people encounter such a situation:
The results of the physical examination clearly showed that everything was normal and there was no problem, but I was told that it was a terminal ...... cancer shortly after
What's going on? Why can't I find out in the physical examination, is it useless at all? Don't worry, I'll answer it for you today
Physical examination,Why can't I find cancer?
Actually, physical examinations are generally divided into:Routine physical examination and cancer prevention physical examination,Don't look at the difference between two words, but they are very different.
What we often do is basically a routine physical examination (including blood pressure, pulse, electrocardiogram, blood test, etc.).It is mainly aimed at some chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, etcI can't find anything wrong, I can only find out about my health status.
And cancer prevention checkupsIt is a special examination for various cancersTraces of cancer can be found through B-ultrasound, CT and other examination methods, and the examination results will be more accurate than conventional physical examinations.
So to find out cancer this cunning guy,It is not enough to do a routine physical examination, but also to do a cancer prevention physical examination on this basis.
What should I do about cancer prevention checkups? What should different groups of people choose? Then read on
How to do cancer prevention physical examination?
Targeted screening is key.
Let's first understand the high incidence of cancer in our country:
They are lung cancer, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and prostate cancer. (in order of incidence).
In order to prevent these high-incidence cancers, according to the recommendations of the 2023 edition of the "Recommendations for Screening and Prevention of Common Malignant Tumors in Residents", Xiaowei has compiled a list of cancer screenings for your reference:
Screening programs that are suitable for both men and women
These screening programs are not particularly targeted and should be valued by both men and women, including:
Lung cancer screening
High-risk populations
Age 50 years old.
Smoking more than 20 packs of years.
Have a family history of malignancy.
Check the protocol
Starting at age 50, a low-dose spiral CT is done once a year.
Screening recommendations for non-high-risk groups:
No screening is required.
Colorectal cancer screening
High-risk populations
There are obese ones. Have diabetes.
Those who have habitual blood in their stools.
Have a family history of malignancy.
Screening recommendations
From the age of 50, a fecal occult blood test is done every year, and a colonoscopy is done every 2 to 3 years.
Screening recommendations for non-high-risk groups:
Colonoscopy should be done at the age of 40 and if the first test result is normal, it can be done again every 10 years.
Stomach cancer screening
High-risk populations
There is an infection with Helicobacter pylori.
People who like to eat high-salt foods.
Excessive smoking and drinking.
Those who have had a previous stomach problem or have a family history of stomach cancer.
Screening recommendations
From the age of 45, gastroscopy is done every 2 years.
Screening recommendations for non-high-risk groups:
From the age of 40, gastroscopy is done every 3 years.
Liver cancer screening
High-risk populations
Those with chronic hepatitis B and C.
Long-term alcoholism and diabetes.
There is cirrhosis.
Those with a family history of liver cancer.
Screening recommendations
Alpha-fetoprotein and abdominal ultrasound tests are done every six months for men and 50 for women.
Screening recommendations for non-high-risk groups:
No screening is required.
Esophageal cancer screening
High-risk populations
Those with upper gastrointestinal symptoms.
Excessive smoking and drinking.
People who like to eat high-salt foods and don't pay attention to oral hygiene.
Have a family history of esophageal cancer.
Screening recommendations
From the age of 45, endoscopy is done every 2 years.
Screening recommendations for non-high-risk groups:
No screening is required. Screening programs for women
These screening programs are specifically focused on women's health and include:
Breast cancer screening
High-risk populations
Age of menarche 12 years old.
Menopausal age 55 years old.
Have a family history of breast cancer.
Screening recommendations
From the age of 40, a breast ultrasound and mammography are done once a year.
Screening recommendations for non-high-risk groups:
From the age of 45, ultrasound and mammography are done every 1 2 years.
Cervical cancer screening
High-risk populations
Those who have multiple sexual partners.
First sexual activity 16 years old.
Multiple pregnancies and births.
Those who do not pay attention to personal hygiene and have bad habits.
Screening recommendations
From the age of 21, TCT and HPV tests should be done every 5 years, or every 3 years.
Screening recommendations for non-high-risk groups:
Females aged 21 years of age, no screening is required.
Screening programs for men
This type of screening program is specifically for men's health:
Prostate cancer screening
High-risk populations
Have a family history of prostate cancer.
Screening recommendations
From the age of 45, I have a PSA examination and color ultrasound examination once a year.
Screening recommendations for non-high-risk groups:
From the age of 60, a PSA test is performed every 2 years.
The above are the suggestions for cancer prevention physical examination, and you can choose the appropriate screening items according to your own situation.
Cancer is not terrible, the key is to do regular cancer prevention check-ups, so that you can achieve itEarly detection, early diagnosis, early **purpose.
In addition to doing a good job in cancer prevention and physical examination, we should also pay attention to improving bad living habits and eating habits in our daily lives, and enhance our own immunity, so that cancer can be farther and farther away from us.
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