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STAYING HEALTHY

TESTS	COMMENT
Physical Exam	Includes blood pressure, height/weight, temperature and heart rate.
Digital Rectal Exam	Exam for rectal and prostate cancer.
Stool Blood	Test for blood in stool, part of colorectal cancer detection.
Sigmoidoscopy	Test for colorectal Cancer.

IMMUNIZATIONS	COMMENT
Diphtheria-Tetanus	Test more frequently if high risk for heart disease.
Vaccine Flu-Shot	Booster shots needed to protect against these Tetanus diseases.
Pneumovax	Older patients immune systems may not be as strong to fight viruses.

MALE ONLY	COMMENT
Testicular Self Exam	Check for lumps and abnormalities.
Manual Exam	By doctor.

FEMALE ONLY	COMMENT
Breast Self Exam	Best to do BSE one week after menstrual period each month.
Manual Exam	By Doctor.
Mammogram	Low dose Xray of breasts is earliest possible detection of cancer.
Pap Smear/Pelvic Exam	Do every year if on hormone Rubella Antibody.

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