Men's Health Screening Guide

For men 18 to 39

• Complete physical every 2 years

• Get blood pressure checked every year. 

• Cancer screenings for thyroid, testicles, lymph nodes, mouth and skin every three years

• A cholesterol test for total LDL, HDL (the good kind) every three years

• Skin: to look for changing moles or early lesions

• Testicular self-exam every month

For men in their 40s

• Get blood pressure checked every year

• Cancer screenings for thyroid, testicles, lymph nodes, mouth and skin every three years

• A cholesterol test for total LDL, HDL (the good kind) every three years

• Testicular self-exam every month

• Skin: to look for changing moles or early lesions.

• Complete physical every 2 years

• Baseline prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal exam (DRE)

• Stool test (for colon and rectal cancers) every year

• Fasting blood sugar/hemoglobin A1c (Screen for prediabetes or diabetes): Every 3 years.

For men in their 50 and older

• Get blood pressure checked every year

• Cancer screenings for thyroid, testicles, lymph nodes, mouth and skin every three years

• A cholesterol test for total LDL, HDL (the good kind) every three years

• Testicular self-exam every month

• Skin: to look for changing moles or early lesions.

• A sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy (for colon cancers) every three to four years or as recommended by your healthcare provider

• Chest X-ray (Consider yearly if a smoker age 45-plus): Discuss with physician

• PSA and DRE exam every year

above screening information provided by U.S. Library of Medicine to learn more specific health screen for 18-39 click here for specific health

screening for 40 and older click here  the information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Don't Ignore Mental Health

An estimated six million men suffer from depression each year, and many of these men are under-diagnosed and under-treated. Talk to your doctor about getting screened for depression if you have experienced any of the following symptoms for more than two weeks:

• Significant change in appetite or sleeping patterns

• Loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities

• Feeling hopeless, worthless, restless, irritable, sad, or anxious

• Decreased energy, motivation

• Inappropriate feelings of guilt

• Difficulty concentrating or thinking
   

If you’re having recurring thoughts of death or suicide, seek treatment immediately.

To speak with someone immediately, contact National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) or Lifeline Crisis Chat.

Veterans and substance abuse call: 1-866-625-5217 or visit drug rehab for Veterans

Download a copy of the Urology Care Foundation men's health checklist.

Download a copy of the Urology Care Foundation men's below the belt pain men should not ignore.

Download a copy of the Urology Care Foundation men's testicular cancer patient resource

Health & Wellness

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction.

Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 35. Learn More

Men and Mental Health

Learn about men and mental health by visiting the National Insitute of Menalth Health. Learn about the warning signs, and if you ever feel the need to talk to some

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. English and en Español, 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), Click to Chat

• Veterans Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255, press "1"; Confidential Veterans Chat, text to 838255

• Crisis Text Line, text 741741

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Diet and Nutrition 

To help you plan nutritious meals for cancer & prevention, AICR recommends using a simple model called the New American Plate: Fill at least 2/3 of your plate with plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains and no more than 1/3 of your plate with lean meat, poultry, fish, and low-fat dairy foods.

Following the New American plate model can help you control your weight too.  Extra body fat increases the risk for certain cancers and other chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.  

Read More and Find Healthy Meal Options

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Sources: NIMH, Mayo Clinic, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Urology Foundation and  AIRC, The PDF files from Urology Care Foundation are used with permission from the Urology Care Foundation.