Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging

Finding cancer early, when it's small and hasn't spread, often allows for more treatment options.  Some early cancers may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that's not always the case.

After cancer is diagnosed, staging provides important information about the amount of cancer in the body and the likely response to treatment.

Here are some questions you can ask your cancer care team to help you better understand your cancer diagnosis and treatment options.