Early Detection
9 Weird Symptoms Cardiologists Say You Should Never Ignore
If a middle-aged man starts clutching his chest, sweating profusely, and gasping for air, everyone knows he's probably having a heart attack. It’s the “Bollywood drama” depiction of heart problems, ...
Check for Signs of Skin Cancer
The sooner a skin cancer is identified and treated, the better your chance of avoiding surgery or, in the case of a serious melanoma or other skin cancer, potential disfigurement ...
Many Women Don’t Know This Warning Sign of Endometrial Cancer
Key Takeaways Many women don’t know a key warning sign of endometrial cancer More than one-third don’t know postmenopausal bleeding can be a symptom Two in five said they wouldn’t ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Cervical Cancer
Q: What is cancer of the cervix? A: Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. Since the Pap test became a routine test for women in the United ...
Early Warning Whispers – Gynecologic Cancer
It is important to pay attention to your body and know what is normal for you, so you can recognize the warning signs or symptoms of gynecologic cancer (cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and ...
Find a Cervical Cancer Screening Program Near You
Find a Screening Program Near You Español (Spanish) CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services to low-income, uninsured, ...
A Lump Isn’t the Only Sign of Breast Cancer. Here Are 5 Other Clues
Do you know what to look for to detect breast cancer early? If your list begins and ends with a lump, you are missing some important signs. But according to ...
Scientists Find There’s Usually a Telltale Sign the Day Before a Cardiac Arrest
"Our findings could lead to a new paradigm for prevention of sudden cardiac death." New research reveals that 50 percent of cardiac patients have a physical symptom a day before ...
Signs and Symptoms of Untreated Lyme Disease
Untreated Lyme disease can produce a wide range of symptoms, depending on the stage of infection. These include fever, rash, facial paralysis, and arthritis. Early Signs and Symptoms (3 to ...
Breast Cancer Screening Should Start at Age 40 – 10 Years Earlier Than Previous Advice, Group Says
About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in the course of their life. While the new draft guidelines lower the age for mammograms, outside experts are worried they ...
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms & Signs
Most women with ovarian cancer have vague symptoms. These signs often are like less serious conditions including indigestion, weight gain or aging. Symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer vary ...
Skin Cancer Symptoms
In general, any new or changing spots on your skin that persist for two weeks or more should be brought to your doctor’s attention. Skin cancer often has no symptoms in ...