Screening for Cancer

Breast Cancer

What is a mammogram? [answer]

What is the best method of finding breast cancer early? [answer]

When should women begin having screening mammograms? [answer]

Who should have mammograms and how often? [answer]

Do women need screening mammograms after menopause? [answer]

How much does a mammogram cost? [answer]

Recent news reports have questioned the value of screening mammograms. I am confused. Should I still have this test? [answer]

What can you tell me about a new breast cancer test called ductal lavage? [answer]

My daughter says I should have a mammogram every year. How important is this test? [answer]

I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. My doctor wants me to have a sentinel node biopsy. What is this? [answer]

My sister is going to have a digital mammogram. What is this? [answer]

Colorectal

Which tests are used to find colorectal cancer? [answer]

What is virtual colonoscopy? [answer]

What is colorectal cancer screening and why is it important? [answer]

What is the difference between a sigmoidoscopy and a colonoscopy? Who should have these tests? [answer]

Gynecologic Cancers

I am meeting with my doctor this week to discuss my abnormal Pap test result. What questions should I ask? [answer]

Why are Pap tests important? [answer]

Do older women still need to have Pap tests? [answer]

What should women know about cervical cancer screening? [answer]

What can you tell me about the new test for ovarian cancer? [answer]

Do all women need to have regular pelvic exams and Pap tests? [answer]

Do women who have had a hysterectomy still need to have regular Pap tests? [answer]

Lung Cancer

Do lung cancer screening tests save lives? [answer]

I am a smoker. Should I have regular chest X-rays to check for lung cancer? [answer]

Prostate Cancer

What questions should I ask my doctor about the results of my prostate biopsy? [answer]

What can prostate cancer screening do? [answer]

What is the PSA test? [answer]

Does the PSA test for prostate cancer save lives? [answer]

If I have a low PSA level, could I still have prostate cancer? [answer]

Should men get a PSA test every year? [answer]

Skin Cancer

How can I check my skin for cancer? [answer]

General Questions

What are the common signs and symptoms of cancer? [answer]

Why should I get checked for cancer if I don't have symptoms? [answer]

Is there a new gene test that can predict cancer survival? [answer]