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 |