Cancer often develops without symptoms, and detecting it at an early stage significantly increases the chances of successful treatment. That is why regular preventive checkups are important for everyone.
The national guidelines of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine set out a clear schedule of examinations to detect cancer at early stages.
📌 Which screening tests are important for you?
🔹 🩷 Breast cancer
✔ Ages 21–49: an interview with a doctor every three years.
✔ Ages 50–69: breast examination and mammography every two years.
🔹 💙 Colorectal cancer
✔ Ages 40–49: an interview with a doctor every two years.
✔ Ages 50–75: a fecal occult blood test or a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every two years.
🔹 💚 Cervical cancer
✔ Ages 21–35: an interview with a doctor every five years.
✔ Ages 35–55: a PCR test for human papillomavirus (HPV) every ten years.
❗️ Your doctor may change the frequency and type of examinations depending on your risk factors or complaints.
❗️ Why is this important?
✅ Detecting cancer at an early stage makes treatment more effective.
✅ Some types of cancer develop without symptoms for years.
✅ Screening tests are a quick and painless way to protect your health.
📞 How do I get screened?
Ask your family doctor for a referral or make an appointment with an oncologist.
📍 Sumy Regional Clinical Oncology Center
☎ Appointment line: (0542) 700 352
Take care of your health – it is in your hands! 💙