Where can I find information about cancer tests?
Where can I find information about cancer tests?
Learn about the most common diagnostic tests and what to expect before, during, and after them. Information about diagnostic tests for a specific type of cancer can be found in a separate area of this website.
What does it mean to check for cancer?
Cancer Screening. Checking for cancer (or for abnormal cells that may become cancer) in people who have no symptoms is called screening. Screening can help doctors find and treat several types of cancer early, before they cause symptoms.
What to give a friend who has cancer?
Make sure your friend has access to the calendar so he or she knows what to expect and when. There may be times when you want to give your friend a gift. As with any gift, keep in mind the interests and hobbies of your friend. A close friend may be able to give something silly or unusual.
When to get checked for cancer in Ontario?
Get Checked for Cancer 1 Breast. Regular breast cancer screening can find cancer when it is small and there is a better chance… 2 Cervical. Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with regular screening,… 3 Colorectal. When colorectal cancer is caught early enough through screening,…
Learn about the most common diagnostic tests and what to expect before, during, and after them. Information about diagnostic tests for a specific type of cancer can be found in a separate area of this website.
Can a person find out if they have cancer early?
Some cancers can be found early, before they have had a chance to grow and spread. In this section you can learn more about the screening tests that can be used to look for cancer and about American Cancer Society guidelines for using these tests.
How does the find cancer early program work?
The Find Cancer Early program for regional Western Australians was created by Cancer Council WA to improve cancer outcomes for regional Western Australians by increasing cancer symptom awareness and encouraging people to visit their doctor, clinic nurse or Aboriginal health worker earlier.
What to do with friends and family when you have cancer?
Keep friends and family close. Keeping your close relationships strong will help you deal with your cancer. Friends and family can provide the practical support you’ll need, such as helping take care of your house if you’re in the hospital. And they can serve as emotional support when you feel overwhelmed by cancer. Find someone to talk with.