Mammograms are recommended for women 40-74 every other year. Women with a family history of breast cancer may be recommended to get screened more often.
Women ages 21-29 should get Pap tests every 3 years. Starting at age 30-65 consider a Pap test and HPV test (co-testing) every 5 years, or a Pap test alone every 3 years.
Men and women 45-75 should get screened for colorectal cancer every 1-10 years, depending on the test. People with a family history of colorectal cancer may need to be screened more frequently or begin at an earlier age.
