The Tulane Cancer Center
Friends for Life
"Friends for Life" Health Bulletin
Other issues: July 1997, May 1998, Sept. 1998
Cancer Detection
Members Q & A
Recipe for Health Eating
Freebies
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Cancer Detection
The cure rate for cancer is greatly increased by early detection. Periodic health appraisals, screening tests, and self-examination may save your life! Your age, family medical history, lifestyle, and occupation are important factors which your doctor will consider. Below you will find general guidelines for adults. Please keep in mind your doctor may have good reason to do things differently based on your individual case. (On Your Health, The National Foundation for Cancer Research)
AGE FREQUENCY FEMALES MALES
18-20 One time Complete health exam Complete health exam
Monthly Skin self-exam Skin self-exam
Yearly Pap smear Testis self-exam
20-40 Every 5 years Complete health evaluation Complete health evaluation
Monthly Skin self-exam Skin self-exam
Breast self-exam Testis self-exam
Yearly Pelvic exam
Pap smear
40-50 Every 3 years Complete health evaluation Complete health evaluation
Monthly Skin self-exam Skin self-exam
Breast self-exam Testis self-exam
Yearly Rectal exam Rectal exam
Stool blood test Stool blood test
Pelvic exam
Pap smear
Mammogram *
50-65 Every 2 years Complete health evaluation Complete health evaluation
Monthly Skin self-exam Skin self-exam
Breast self-exam Testis self-exam
Yearly Rectal exam Rectal exam
Stool blood test Stool blood test
Pelvic exam
Pap smear
Mammogram *
Every 3-5 years Colon/rectal exam Colon/rectal exam
65+ Monthly Skin self-exam Skin self-exam
Breast self-exam Testis self-exam
Yearly Complete health evaluation Complete health evaluation
Rectal exam Rectal exam
Stool blood test Stool blood test
Pelvic exam
Pap smear
Mammogram *
Every 3-5 years Colon/rectal exam Colon/rectal exam
* TCC supports the recommendations of the American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology that screening mammography should be obtained annualy. ------------
Members Q & A
Q. Is it true that eating pizza can reduce the risk of prostate cancer?
A. A recent study, using a food-frequency survey, examined the relationship between the intake of various carotenoids, retinol, fruits and vegetables, and the risk of prostate cancer. Of 46 vegetable and fruits or related products, four were significantly associated with lower prostate cancer risk: tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato juice, and pizza were primary sources of lycopene. Study implications: Findings support recommendations to increase vegetable and fruit consumption to reduce cancer incidence but suggest that tomato-based foods may be especially beneficial regarding prostate cancer risk. (J Natl Cancer Inst) 1995 Dec 6;87(23):1767-76) ------------
Recipe for Healthy Eating
(Prevention's Quick & Health Holiday Favorities)
Zucchini Pizzarettes
1 medium zucchini
1/3 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
2 oz. cooked & crumbled turkey sausage
1/4 cup shredded nonfat mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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Freebies
The American Institute for Cancer Research offers six tips for maintaining a healthy weight in
Hints for a Health Weight.
For a copy, send a business-sized SASE to
AICR, Department HW
Washington, DC 20069.
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