Screening

This video will explain the various types of lab tests and how they're used in cancer treatment.

Watch this video to learn the different types of imaging tests and how they're used in cancer care.

The goal of breast cancer screening is to detect cancer at the earliest possible stage, when it is most treatable. Watch this video to learn the three types of breast screening—a breast self-exam, a clinical exam by your doctor, and a mammogram.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Melanoma is the least common, but the most deadly of the three skin cancer types. In this video, you'll learn who's at risk for melanoma, what to look for to help detect this cancer, and what you can do to prevent it.

Different kinds of tests show different levels of cancer risk. Some tests may even help people who don't have a personal or family history of cancer. You can be tested by working with your healthcare provider.

A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a type of surgery done to remove lymph nodes. It helps find out if and how far cancer has spread in the body. Here's what you need to know.

If your healthcare provider thinks you may have cancer, you will have a biopsy. Here's what you need to know about surgical biopsy.

You don't need a provider to get cancer screenings. But it helps to have one. Here's what to do.

A mediastinoscopy is a procedure used to examine the mediastinum. This is the space behind the breastbone (sternum). Read on to learn more about the procedure, and what to expect.

This testing may be a good fit for someone who has a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.