The oncologist named the age for mandatory cancer screening

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It is not enough to follow a healthy lifestyle , do sports and give up bad habits to protect yourself from cancer. The oncologist said that it is also necessary to be examined regularly for the presence of oncology.

This will help to notice the disease in the early stages, when the cancer in most cases is treatable. The main question concerns the age at which it is necessary to visit specialists.

The doctor explained that men are recommended to start visiting a urologist at the age of 45. It will rule out prostate cancer. Women, in turn, should have regular oncocytology, ultrasound and mammography tests from the age of 39. These studies are aimed at detecting cervical and breast cancer.

In addition, people who have a family history of colon or stomach cancer should undergo certain tests. Yes, men and women in this case should undergo fibrogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy, the oncologist added.