Table 2.
Diagnostic Tests for Identifying Cancer Suspects
Site | Age/Eligibility | Screening modality |
---|---|---|
Breast | Asymptomatic: | Awareness with periodic breast self-examination |
30-74 years | Screening clinical breast examination | |
High risk of breast cancer: age not a criterion | Awareness with periodic breast self-examination Screening clinical breast examination Bilateral Mammogram and / or USG |
|
Cervix | 30-65 years | HPV test |
Oral | 30-74 years with risk factors /symptoms | COE (Clinical Oral Examination) |
Colon | 45-74 years | Fecal Immuno-chemical Test |
Symptomatic patients/ High risk | Fecal Immuno-chemical Test |