女性们需要考虑的五个基本的筛选检查：
There are 5 basic screening tests which all women need to consider with their doctor:
1. Breast screening with a mammogram for breast cancer；
2. PAP smear to look for cervical cancer；
3. A bone density test；
4. Screening cholesterol profile and thyroid panel；
5. A screen for colon cancer.
1. Mamogram Screening ：
Mamogram Screening Patient Education Video
How a mammogram in carried out
2. PAP smear ：
3. Osteoporosis :
骨密度检查等信息链接:
Healthy Bones for Chinese Americans (中文)
Osteoporosis and Asian American Women (中文)
Osteoporosis and Asian American Women Over 50 (中文)
4. Guidelines ：Colon cancer screening: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
(1) Colonoscopy every 10 years; or
(2) Flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years plus FOBT/FIT every three years; or
(3) FOBT/FIT every year.(FOBT = Fecal Occult Blood Test ;FIT = Fecal Immunochemical Test)
5. 胆固醇:
Cholesterol numbers
Sources of Cholesterol
更多的检查建议参考:
附: 一些有用的健康工具:
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
Ovulation and Due Date Calculator
Health Screening Tool - General Screenings and Immunizations for Women
Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack
Screening Tests and Immunizations Guidelines for Women
关心你的另一半:
Screening Tests and Immunizations Guidelines for Men
值得一读的建议:
How to Talk to Your Doctor or Nurse
