Arrr! Ye must scurvy dogs heed! I be sharin' 5 scurvy types o' cancer screenings, mateys! Listen up, or ye'll be walkin' the plank!
2023-10-09
Arr, mateys! Ye see, every scurvy dog's got different ways to spot these cursed cancers. Dr. Paunel Vukasinov, a wise matey from Medical Offices of Manhattan in New York City, be helpin' us sailors understand these five enemies, one by one, he be breakin' 'em down!
With the American Cancer Society predicting over 1.9 million new cancer cases in the US in 2023, cancer screenings are crucial for early detection and successful treatment. However, some people may be unsure about which doctors to see for different types of cancer. Dr. Paunel Vukasinov, a board-certified internal medicine specialist in New York City, shared his insights and recommendations for annual cancer screenings. He explained that routine cancer screenings are tests conducted to identify cancer before any signs or symptoms appear. The US Preventive Services Task Force provides recommendations for different groups of people based on an evidence-based approach. For example, women should begin discussing breast cancer screenings with their primary care providers at the age of 40, and mammograms are typically recommended every two years starting at that age. Cervical cancer screenings, performed through Pap tests, usually begin at age 21 and continue until around age 65. Colonoscopy is the most common form of colorectal cancer screening, starting at age 45. Lung cancer screenings are important for individuals with a history of smoking, and low-dose CT scans are recommended for this purpose. Skin cancer screenings are also significant, especially for those with a family history or current signs of skin cancer. It is important to note that not all types of cancer have recommended screenings, and screenings should be tailored to individual risk factors and discussed with a primary care doctor.