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What kinds of cancer screenings should men get as they age?

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By , Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing

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Q. As a man in my 60s, I do screening tests for prostate and colon cancer. But I wonder if I should get other testing like a full body CT scan to look for early signs of other cancers?

A. First, let's discuss the big two you mentioned: prostate cancer and colon cancer. Please note that my comments will be related to men at average risk of these and other cancers.

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Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing

Dr. Howard LeWine is a practicing internist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Chief Medical Editor at Harvard Health Publishing, and editor in chief of Harvard Men’s Health Watch. See Full Bio
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