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Find cancer early

When you notice something different about your body, it needs to be checked out. When cancer is found early, it’s often easier to treat.
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How well do you know your body?

Knowing what is normal for you helps you notice changes. When you notice something different about your body – like a new growth or lump, increased fatigue or dramatic weight loss – it needs to be checked out. When cancer is found early, it’s often easier to treat.

Sometimes it may seem like a good idea to put off contacting your healthcare provider until later. You may be nervous to visit them in person when there are respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu circulating. But increased safety measures in offices mean that you can see a healthcare provider safely. Many healthcare providers are also finding new ways to reach their patients virtually and by phone.

A change to your body might be nothing, but it might be serious. Always see a healthcare provider if there are any changes to how you’re feeling or you have new physical symptoms. Get changes checked sooner rather than later.

Take steps for your health. Speak with your healthcare provider, seek care or talk to one of our Cancer Information Helpline specialists at 1-888-939-3333 about finding cancer early.

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Know your body

Only a healthcare provider can say for sure whether a change is cancer.
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Screening for cancer

See your healthcare provider regularly and know when you should be screened for certain cancers.
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Get screened for breast cancer

Mammography is the most reliable method of finding breast cancer.
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Get screened for cervical cancer

Even if you've had the HPV vaccine, you still need regular Pap tests.
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Get screened for colorectal cancer

Stool tests check for hidden blood you can't see with your eyes.
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Get screened for lung cancer

Low-dose CT scans can help find lung cancer early in people with a history of smoking.
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Discover screening programs to find cancer early

Getting screened for certain cancers, if you’re in a certain age or population group can help find cancer early before you’ve even noticed symptoms. And when cancer is found early, it’s often easier to treat.
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2SLGBTQI+ communities can have unique screening needs. See your healthcare provider regularly and know when you should be screened for certain cancers.
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Find screening programs

If you're in a certain age or population group, you can have screening tests that help find breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancer before you’ve even noticed symptoms. If you’re eligible for screening tests but you haven’t had your first screen or you missed a test, it’s important to get back on track. Check with your regional program for the most up-to-date information on what is happening in your area.
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