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Bookmark or Share- Find Cancer Early | American Cancer SocietyDonate with Confidence. Screening increases the chances of finding certain cancers early, when they might be easier to treat. Learn more about early detection here.
- Cancer Screening - NCISeveral screening tests have been shown to detect cancer early and to reduce the chance of dying from that cancer. Cancer Screening Overview (PDQ®) Cancer screening means looking for cancer before symptoms appear, when cancer may be easier to treat. Learn about different screening tests and the possible benefits and harms of using them.
- Cancer - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicIn most situations, a biopsy is the only way to definitively diagnose cancer. In the laboratory, doctors look at cell samples under the microscope. Normal cells look uniform, with similar sizes and orderly organization. Cancer cells look less orderly, with varying sizes and without apparent organization.
- Signs and Symptoms of Cancer | Do I Have Cancer?The American Cancer Society and other health groups recommend cancer-related check-ups and certain tests for people even though they have no symptoms. This helps find certain cancers early. You can find more information on early detection at the American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer .
- How is Cancer Diagnosed: Methods to Test & Detect CancerIf a suspicious area or tumor is detected, the only way to confirm a cancer diagnosis is through a biopsy, which involves taking a tissue or fluid sample. What is diagnostic testing? Diagnostic testing involves tests and procedures to confirm the presence of disease and identify the correct tumor type, location, extent and stage.
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