Screening

It's best to catch breast cancer as early as possible. And we do this with regular breast cancer screening. "Screening" refers to all the ways we check breasts for cancer. Let's take a moment to learn more.

You've found a lump in your breast. Or, maybe we've noticed a suspicious area during a breast exam. We need to look closely at cells in that area for signs of breast cancer. We do this with a breast biopsy. This procedure takes samples of tissue from your breast.

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

Watch this video to understand how a fine needle breast biopsy is done and what you can do to prepare.

Watch this video to understand how a core needle breast biopsy is done and what you can do to prepare.

Watch this video to understand self-care instructions after a fine needle or core needle breast biopsy

Watch this video to understand how to prepare for an open breast biopsy.

Watch this video to understand self-care instructions after an open breast biopsy.

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

During this outpatient procedure, one or more small samples of tissue are taken from the liver. These tissue samples will be studied under a microscope. A liver biopsy can help identify problems in the liver. If the patient has a liver disease, a biopsy can help doctors determine the type and severity.

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.

This is a test to look for cancer cells in one or more of your lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are small bean-shaped structures. They're part of your lymphatic system. Cancer can spread through this system to other parts of your body.

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.

This test is a painless scan of your lungs. We do it to look for signs of cancer. Lung cancer screening helps us catch cancer in its early stages, even before you may notice any symptoms.

This test looks for genetic changes (called "mutations") that raise your risk for breast cancer and other cancers. The test studies two specific genes you inherit from your parents. They are called "BRCA1" and "BRCA2." A mutation in either one raises your cancer risk. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This test looks for genetic changes (called "mutations") that may raise your risk for certain types of cancer. Your doctor may recommend this type of test if certain cancers run in your family. It can help your doctor decide if there are things you can do to lower your risk. Let's take a moment to learn more.

Your body has a network of small, bean-shaped structures called "lymph nodes." They're part of the lymphatic system, which moves a watery fluid called "lymph" throughout your body. If you've been diagnosed with cancer, your doctor may want to check your lymph nodes to see if your cancer is spreading. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This is a way to find cancer in your bladder. It can find cancer in its early stages, even before you have symptoms. Early detection is often the key to successful treatment. Let's take a moment to learn more.

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.