Panel A: Colorectal Cancer Screening | American Cancer Society (2001): | - Annual fecal occult blood test ages 50+ |
 |  | - Or sigmoidoscopy every 5 years starting at age 50 |
 |  | - Or annual FOBT and flex. Sig. Every 5 years starting at 50 |
 |  | - Colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 50 |
 |  | - Double contrast barium enema every 5 years starting at 50 |
 | United States Preventive Services Task Force (2001-2004): | - Screening recommended ages 50+ |
 |  | - Annual fecal occult blood test and or periodic sigmoidoscopy |
Panel B: Prostate Cancer Screening | American Cancer Society (2004): | - Prostate specific antigen test offered annually to men ages 50+ with 10+ years life expectancy |
 | United States Preventive Services Task Force (2005): | - Insufficient evidence to recommend or not recommend the test |
Panel C: Breast Cancer Screening | American Cancer Society (2004): | - Annual mammography ages 40+ |
 | United States Preventive Services Task Force (2005): | - Mammography every 1-2 years ages 40+ |