Lake Charles Memorial | Medical Milestones | Summer 2022

Age Tests for MEN 20 BLOOD PRESSURE. Be screened at least every 2 years. CHOLESTEROL. Be screened every 4 to 6 years. 45 COLORECTAL CANCER. Talk with your doctor about screening options. DIABETES. Be screened at least every 3 years (or start earlier based on risk factors). 50 PROSTATE CANCER. Ask your doctor about screening.* 55 LUNG CANCER. Be screened yearly based on your history of smoking. 65 ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM. Be screened once between ages 65 and 75 if you’ve ever smoked. *African American men should talk with their doctor at age 45. To find a primary care provider, please call 888-802-2138. lcmh.com 13

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