PAP smears are required at least every 3 years or as recommended by your health care provider. Prostate Exams Prostate exams are done to look for signs of cancer in the prostate gland. When prostate cancer is found at an early stage, it is often treatable and may be cured. Your physician may recommend a yearly prostate exam after age 40. This self-exam is to check for cancer in the testicles.
Testicular cancer is often curable if found and treated at an early stage.
Testicular self-exams are recommended for young men on a monthly basis. Colon and Rectal Examination Colon and rectal cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer death today. This type of cancer is linked to both a high fat diet and a family history. Decreasing fats in your diet and eating more fiber can help you reduce your risk for this type of cancer. Smoking Smoking is the number one cause of heart disease, strokes, cancer and chronic lung disease.