HPV self-tests allow patients to collect a sample themselves, instead of having a healthcare provider collect it.
In early December, the American Cancer Society updated its guidelines for the first time since 2020. Now, all women ...
More than 67,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, but a new blood test is offering ...
The updated recommendation expands cervical cancer screening options to include certain FDA-approved self-collection tests.
Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer. That should change, says Dr. Susan Massick, associate professor of ...
Editor’s Note: Dr. Megan L. Ranney is an emergency physician and dean of Yale School of Public Health. Dr. Monique Rainford is an obstetrician and gynecologist, and assistant professor of Clinical ...
Up to 90% of colorectal cancers can be cured if they are found early. But once cancer spreads outside the colon, it is much harder to treat. That’s why regular colorectal cancer screenings, starting ...
It’s a simple message – get your annual mammogram to detect breast cancer at its earliest stage. But you may be surprised to hear there are two types of exams. Doctors who devote their practice to ...
The outlook for prostate cancer can be positive when a person receives an early diagnosis from a doctor. Screening may involve a PSA test, PCA3 test, DME, and additional testing if recommended. In the ...
According to Cologuard, made by Wisconsin-based Exact Sciences, there are three primary reasons why you may receive a testing ...
A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a way to check for signs of prostate cancer. For this exam a physician inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to: Feel your prostate gland Assess the ...
Skin cancer screening involves checking the skin for signs of skin cancer, such as moles and areas of skin with atypical color, shape, and texture. Routine screening may help detect skin cancer early, ...