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Detection5 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.
Signs and Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
Ideally, people are tested for colon cancer before they ever experience symptoms. Symptoms usually only appear after the cancer has grown or spread.
Wish Dad a Healthy Father’s Day
Celebrate the fathers in your life this June by encouraging them to protect their health by getting up to date on cancer screening tests.
How to Spot Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. If you know what to look for, you can spot warning signs of skin cancer early.