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When detected early, many diseases can be cured or successfully managed. Your primary care physician can work with you to make sure you get the proper screenings. Primary care doctors include internists, family practice doctors, gynecologists and geriatricians.
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Screening Guidelines for Women Over Age 62
| Disease/Illness |
Screening Test |
How Often |
| Heart Disease |
Blood Pressure Screening |
With every checkup, at least yearly |
| Cholesterol Screening |
Once every five years until age 75 |
| Diabetes |
Fasting Plasma
Glucose Test |
Once every three years |
| Thyroid |
TSH Blood Test |
Periodically as directed by your doctor |
| Colon Cancer |
Fecal Occult Blood Test |
Yearly |
| Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) |
Every five years |
Sigmoidoscopy
or
Colonoscopy or Barium Enema |
Every five years
Every five to 10 years |
| Vision |
Glaucoma Screening |
Yearly |
| Influenza |
Flu Shot |
Yearly |
| Pneumonia |
Vaccine |
Once at age 65 |
| Tetanus and Diphtheria |
Vaccine |
Booster shot every 10 years |
| Breast Cancer |
Breast Self-Exam |
Monthly |
| Clinical Breast Exam |
Yearly by your doctor |
| Mammogram |
Every one to two years as directed by your doctor |
| Cervical Cancer |
Pap Smear |
Every one to three years as directed by your doctor |
| Osteoporosis |
Bone Mineral Density Scans |
Periodically after menopause |