National Cancer Institute Last Modified: July 29, 2011 Screening
is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can
help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or
cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time
symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. Scientists are
trying to better understand which people are more likely to get
certain types of cancer. They also study the things we do and
the things around us to see if they cause cancer. This
information helps doctors recommend who should be screened for
cancer, which screening tests should be used, and how often the
tests should be done. It is important to remember that your
doctor does not necessarily think you have cancer if he or she
suggests a screening test. Screening tests are given when you
have no cancer symptoms. If a screening test result is abnormal,
you may need to have more tests done to find out if you have
cancer. These are called diagnostic tests. |Key Points for This
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