What kind of screening tests do we recommend to women and with what frequency?
Internal medicine screening examination:
Gynecological screening
Breast cancer screening
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
Dental check-up
Eye exam
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
Bone density assessment
- every two years
- if you have a chronic disease or condition (diabetes, high blood pressure, risk of heart disease), your internist can recommend an individual screening program
- 60-minute physical examination
- Resting ECG
- Age-based, sex-based laboratory testing
Gynecological screening
- Under 25 yeasr of age: cytology-based screening once a year, after first time having sexual intercourse
- Aged 25-65: cytology + HPV-based screening every three years
Breast cancer screening
- Aged 30 and above: recommended if you have symptoms, if your family has a history of it, if you have given birth
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
- Every year
Dental check-up
- Basic check-up and assessment every six months, also includes oral cancer screening
- Plaque removal once every six months/once a year (according to dentist's advice)
Eye exam
- For higher risk groups (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, family history), according to doctor's advice
- For low risk groups
- Under 40 years of age: every 5-10 years
- If indicated by another disease or condition, according to doctor's advice
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
- People at high risk (smokers, regular alcohol drinkers, people who work with carcinogens and people who have neglected their oral hygiene): 40-45 years once a year and above
- Hearing test: people who work with persistent and loud noises, have communication disorders, or in the event of hearing loss
Bone density assessment
- For women under 50 years of age who have risk factors for osteoporosis and where drug intervention may be used (e.g. early menopause, familial or individual osteoporotic fractures, thyroid disease, long-term steroid use, or secondary osteoporosis)
Internal medicine screening examination:
Gynecological screening
Breast cancer screening
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
Dental check-up
Eye exam
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
Bone density assessment
Colon cancer screening
According to Hungarian and international recommendations:
Lung cancer screening
Low-dose chest CT annually for:
- 40 years and above: once a year
- if you have a chronic disease or condition (diabetes, high blood pressure, risk of heart disease), your internist can recommend an individual screening program
- 60-minute physical examination
- Resting ECG
- Age-based, sex-based laboratory testing
Gynecological screening
- Aged 25-65: cytology + HPV-based screening every three years
Breast cancer screening
- general examination
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
- Every year
Dental check-up
- Basic check-up and assessment every six months, also includes oral cancer screening
- Plaque removal once every six months/once a year (according to dentist's advice)
- Aged 40 and above, assessment of periodontology (periodontal disease) status
Eye exam
- Basic check-up: at 40 years of age
- For higher risk groups (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, family history), according to doctor's advice
- For low risk groups
- Aged 40-54: every 2-4 years
- Aged 55-64: every 1-3 years
- If indicated by another disease or condition, according to doctor's advice
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
- Examination of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and neck, further examinations if necessary (e.g. cervical ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan, cytology test, histology test): 50-55 years and above
- Hearing test: people who work with persistent and loud noises, have communication disorders, or in the event of hearing loss
Bone density assessment
- For women under 50 years of age who have risk factors for osteoporosis and where drug intervention may be used (e.g. early menopause, familial or individual osteoporotic fractures, thyroid disease, long-term steroid use, or secondary osteoporosis)
- For women over 50: as an initial screening and then every two years for all menopausal women; if osteoporosis is confirmed and therapy is started: annually
Colon cancer screening
According to Hungarian and international recommendations:
- Basic examination at 50 years of age (early, if positive family history)
- Aged 50 and above, every eight years
Lung cancer screening
Low-dose chest CT annually for:
- People aged 55 and over
- Anyone who has smoked one box of cigarettes for at least 30 years or two boxes for at least 15 years
Internal medicine screening examination:
Gynecological screening
Breast cancer screening
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
Dental check-up
Eye exam
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
Colon cancer screening
According to Hungarian and international recommendations:
Bone density assessment
Lung cancer screening
Low-dose chest CT annually for:
- if you have a chronic disease or condition (diabetes, high blood pressure, risk of heart disease), your internist can recommend an individual screening program
- 60-minute physical examination
- Resting ECG
- Age-based, sex-based laboratory testing
Gynecological screening
- Aged 65 and above: cytology-based screening every year
Breast cancer screening
- aged 65 and above: every two years (once a year if you have a positive family medical history, or if you take hormone treatment)
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
- Every year
Dental check-up
- Basic check-up and assessment every six months, also includes oral cancer screening
- Plaque removal once every six months/once a year (according to dentist's advice)
- Aged 40 and above, assessment of periodontology (periodontal disease) status
Eye exam
- For higher risk groups (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, family history), according to doctor's advice
- For low risk groups
- Aged 65 and above: every 1-2 years
- If indicated by another disease or condition, according to doctor's advice
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
- Examination of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and neck, further examinations if necessary (e.g. cervical ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan, cytology test, histology test): 50-55 years and above
- Hearing test: people who work with persistent and loud noises, have communication disorders, or in the event of hearing loss
Colon cancer screening
According to Hungarian and international recommendations:
- Aged 50 and above, every eight years
Bone density assessment
- once a year
Lung cancer screening
Low-dose chest CT annually for:
- People aged 55 and over
- Anyone who has smoked one box of cigarettes for at least 30 years or two boxes for at least 15 years
What kind of screening tests do we recommend to men and with what frequency?
Internal medicine screening examination:
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
Dental check-up
Eye exam
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
- if you have a chronic disease or condition (diabetes, high blood pressure, risk of heart disease), your internist can recommend an individual screening program
- 60-minute physical examination
- Resting ECG
- Age-based, sex-based laboratory testing
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
- Every year
Dental check-up
- Basic check-up and assessment every six months, also includes oral cancer screening
- Plaque removal once every six months/once a year (according to dentist's advice)
Eye exam
- For higher risk groups (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, family history), according to doctor's advice
- For low risk groups
- Under 40 years of age: every 5-10 years
- If indicated by another disease or condition, according to doctor's advice
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
- Hearing test: people who work with persistent and loud noises, have communication disorders, or in the event of hearing loss
Internal medicine screening examination:
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
Dental check-up
Eye exam
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
Urology examination – prostate cancer screening
If aged 45 or above, once a year
Colon cancer screening
According to Hungarian and international recommendations:
Lung cancer screening
Low-dose chest CT annually for:
- once a year
- if you have a chronic disease or condition (diabetes, high blood pressure, risk of heart disease), your internist can recommend an individual screening program
- 60-minute physical examination
- Resting ECG
- Age-based, sex-based laboratory testing
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
- Every year
Dental check-up
- Basic check-up and assessment every six months, also includes oral cancer screening
- Plaque removal once every six months/once a year (according to dentist's advice)
- Aged 40 and above, assessment of periodontology (periodontal disease) status
Eye exam
- Basic check-up: at 40 years of age
- For higher risk groups (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, family history), according to doctor's advice
- For low risk groups
- Aged 40-54: every 2-4 years
- Aged 55-64: every 1-3 years
- If indicated by another disease or condition, according to doctor's advice
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
- Examination of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and neck, further examinations if necessary (e.g. cervical ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan, cytology test, histology test): 50-55 years and above
- People at high risk (smokers, regular alcohol drinkers, people who work with carcinogens and people who have neglected their oral hygiene): 40-45 years once a year and above
- Hearing test: people who work with persistent and loud noises, have communication disorders, or in the event of hearing loss
Urology examination – prostate cancer screening
If aged 45 or above, once a year
- Complex urology examination
- Complete urine test
- Determining PSA level
Colon cancer screening
According to Hungarian and international recommendations:
- Basic examination at 50 years of age (early, if positive family history)
- Aged 50 and above, every eight years
Lung cancer screening
Low-dose chest CT annually for:
- People aged 55 and over
- Anyone who has smoked one box of cigarettes for at least 30 years or two boxes for at least 15 years
Internal medicine screening examination:
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
Dental check-up
Eye exam
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
Urology examination – prostate cancer screening
Once a year
Colon cancer screening
According to Hungarian and international recommendations:
Lung cancer screening
Low-dose chest CT annually for:
- if you have a chronic disease or condition (diabetes, high blood pressure, risk of heart disease), your internist can recommend an individual screening program
- 60-minute physical examination
- Resting ECG
- Age-based, sex-based laboratory testing
Dermatological screening, dermatoscopic mole screening
- Every year
Dental check-up
- Basic check-up and assessment every six months, also includes oral cancer screening
- Plaque removal once every six months/once a year (according to dentist's advice)
- Aged 40 and above, assessment of periodontology (periodontal disease) status
Eye exam
- For higher risk groups (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, family history), according to doctor's advice
- For low risk groups
- every 1-2 years
- If indicated by another disease or condition, according to doctor's advice
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck oncology screening
- Examination of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and neck, further examinations if necessary (e.g. cervical ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan, cytology test, histology test): 50-55 years and above
- Hearing test: people who work with persistent and loud noises, have communication disorders, or in the event of hearing loss
Urology examination – prostate cancer screening
Once a year
- Complex urology examination
- Complete urine test
- Determining PSA level
Colon cancer screening
According to Hungarian and international recommendations:
- every eight years
Lung cancer screening
Low-dose chest CT annually for:
- People aged 55 and over
- Anyone who has smoked one box of cigarettes for at least 30 years or two boxes for at least 15 years
