Screening and Medical Tests

Routine screening tests and self-exams can detect some cancers at the earliest and most treatable stage. This section provides an overview of recommended cancer screening tests for some of the most common types of cancer. Medical tests related to the diagnosis, staging, treatment and follow-up of cancer are also explored. For more information please call the Cancer Learning Center at 801-581-6365 or 1-888-424-2100.
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• Breast self-examination (BSE)
• Clinical Breast Examination
• Colonoscopy
• Diagnostic/Follow-up Tests
• Fecal Occult Blood Test
• Mammography
• Oral Exam
• Oral self-examination
• Pap Smear
• Pelvic Exam
• Prostate Exam
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Skin Examination
• Skin self-examination
• Testicular self-examination

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Cancer Imaging
Imaging techniques are used to detect, stage, and locate cancers and to check for recurrences. Techniques discussed in this fact sheet include x-ray, CT scans, nuclear imaging, radiolabeled antibodies, metabolic properties, ultrasound, and MRI. Additional topics include digital mammography, virtual ...
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