Every year in the US most americans get an annual physical from our doctor if we have insurance. It usually consists of getting some bloodwork done, vitals basic questions etc. Then going over those results and any concerns you may have and nothing else.
I always hear those horror stories of people just all of a sudden being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and theres nothing that can be done. Maybe im missing something.
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There’s not one test out there that can tell you if you have cancer or not. Maybe a PET scan could, but I don’t know what the ramifications would be of getting a PET scan yearly (since they use radiation). Also, PET scans can’t detect every kind of cancer, just like bloodwork can’t.
Based on your medical history, you actually might get screenings wrapped in with your physical every year. If you have a family history of cervical cancer, you’ll get PAP smears more regularly. And between certain ages, PAP smears are done during annual physicals for women.
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