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Tests and Screenings for Men

Should You Have a PSA Test?

There’s controversy, but doctors say it’s still the best way to detect prostate cancer early
- Understanding Your PSA Level More >>

Why You Need a Colonoscopy
It’s not only the most accurate test for colon cancer, it also prevents the disease More >>

Q: Do I really need a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer?
A: Yes, colonoscopies are the most accurate way to screen for and also prevent this cancer. More >>

Get Ready. Get Set. Get Screened!
It’s a fact: Regular testing helps prevent colon cancer deaths More >>

Taking Your Own Blood Pressure
Who needs a home monitor and what to buy More >>

Don’t Be Afraid to Check That Mole
You've been meaning to show your doctor that odd-looking mole, but the thought of skin cancer is so alarming you keep putting it off. What to do? Make the appointment! More >>

Pros and Cons of Body Scans
In many parts of the country, healthy people are walking into commercial body scanning centers without a doctor’s referral, willing to pay handsomely for a detailed picture of their internal organs and tissues. More >>

Screenings and Scans for Osteoporosis
In five minutes or less, an important number can be added to your medical record. More >>

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