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DetectionWho Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
A harsh truth about lung cancer is that it doesn’t usually cause symptoms until the cancer is already advanced and not able to be cured. That’s why the idea of screening – looking for lung cancer in people who do not have any symptoms – is appealing.
If You’re Called Back After a Mammogram
Women getting their routine mammogram will often receive a letter within 30 days saying the results were normal. However, getting called back after a screening mammogram is fairly common and can be scary.
Breast Cancer Symptoms: What You Need to Know
An important way to keep up with your breast health is to be aware of how your breasts normally look and feel, and know what changes to look for.
5 Breast Conditions That Aren’t Cancer
Finding a lump or other breast symptom doesn’t mean you have cancer. But it may be another problem that should be checked out, and possibly treated.
Could This Be Cancer?
A new mole or lump or a lasting headache is not likely to be cancer, but should be checked out by a doctor to find the cause. Read about the most common cancer warning signs.
‘Incidental’ Imaging Findings Unlikely to be Cancer
Researchers from University of Oxford and Stanford University have reviewed hundreds of studies to learn how often incidental abnormal findings from imaging tests are found, how often those turn out to be malignant tumors, and how often they turn out to be harmless.
Why We Screen for Some Cancers and Not Others
Screening means having a test that looks for cancer or another disease in people who don’t have any symptoms.
Colorectal Cancer Screening: What Are My Options?
No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, or the bowel prep that goes with it. But colon screening – testing to look for cancer before symptoms start – helps saves lives.
