Hello. My name is Dr. Victoria Smithers, I am a family physician in Rockwall, TX. I spend a great deal of time counseling my patients on how to stay healthy.


It is so important to take prevention seriously. Everyone should schedule a regular examination to discuss which lifestyle changes and preventive measures are right for you. Some of the recommendations are tailored depending on an individual’s family history or personal habits so be sure to get guidance from your doctor. Here is some current information about Disease Prevention Through Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, and Routine Health Screenings by Your Doctor.

There has been extensive research into which screening tests are affordable and effective. There are some differences in recommendations made by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and specialty association recommendations like American medical Association (AMA),American Association Family Practice (AAFP) and American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) as well as leading associations like American Cancer Society.

How to Maintain a Healthy Weight Through a Healthy Diet and Regular Exercise

How to Maintain a Healthy Weight Through a Healthy Diet and Regular Exercise

Disease Prevention Through Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, and Routine Health Screenings by Your Doctor:

Lung Cancer Screening for Health and Wellness

Stop smoking-ask your doctor for help quitting.

A yearly low-dose CT scan of the lung is recommended for people who are 55-80 years old who smoke, have quit within 15 years and those with a 30-pack-year history of smoking.

Do I Need a Diagnostic Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening

For women breast cancer screening is recommended by clinical breast exam every 1-3 years and Mammogram yearly or every 2 years starting after 40- discuss screening with your health care provider to determine your individual risk factors. BRCA, genetic testing is available for high risk women.

Do I Need a Diagnostic Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening

Cervical Cancer Prevention with Pap Test and HPV Testing

For women, cervical cancer screening with a PAP test, that looks for microscopic changes of your cervix begins at age 21 and is every 3 years until 30.  From age 30-65 provider can do PAP smear every 3 years or PAP and HPV testing every 5 years. If you have ever had an abnormal PAP smear be sure to discuss increasing surveillance with your provider. It’s important to continue disease prevention through nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and routine health screenings by your doctor.

Do I Need a PSA Test ad Testicular Screening

For men, routine PSA screening is not recommended by USPSTF. Talk to your provider about your risk factors and they can help you determine best screening for you.

For men, testicular screening is not recommended if you do not have symptoms.

Colonoscopy and Colorectal Screenings to Prevent Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer screening for adults age 50-75 is done by colonoscopy, a small camera at the end of a tube is used to directly examine your colon- alternatives include yearly home test kits to check for blood (FOBT) in colon and genetic test kits every 3 years screening the stool for cancer.

. It’s important to continue disease prevention through nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and routine health screenings by your doctor.

How to Prevent Skin Cancer

Skin cancer – do an annual head to toe skin exam and monitor for changes in moles, use sunscreen, protect yourself with hat, long sleeves and sunglasses whenever you are in the sun.

How to Prevent Heart Disease Diabetes and Hypertension High Blood Pressure

How to Prevent Heart Disease, Diabetes and Hypertension (High Blood Pressure):

How to Prevent Infection and Disease

How to Prevent Osteoporosis and Increase Bone Density

Osteoporosis is a condition related to loss of minerals and strength with aging and the bone becomes brittle and people are at increased risk of fracture. This is common in postmenopausal women and in some older men.

I hope that this condensed review has helped you establish some basic steps you can take to improve your health. Be sure to schedule a regular visit to your health care provider to take care of your basic health maintenance. . It’s important to continue disease prevention through nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and routine health screenings by your doctor. Don’t forget healthy daily practices like a heart healthy diet and exercise.

 

Disease Prevention Through Prevention, Healthy Lifestyle, and Routing Health Screenings by Your Doctor


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