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What are some key cancer screening recommendations by the USPSTF?

The USPSTF has made several important recommendations for cancer screening:
- Breast Cancer: Screening mammography is recommended every 2 years for women aged 50 to 74 years.
- Colorectal Cancer: Screening is recommended for adults aged 45 to 75 years using fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy.
- Cervical Cancer: Screening is recommended for women aged 21 to 65 years with cytology (Pap smear) every 3 years or, for women aged 30 to 65 years, a combination of cytology and HPV testing every 5 years.

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