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How does my doctor know I have colorectal cancer?
If you have symptoms of colorectal cancer, your doctor will want to know why. To find out, your doctor is likely to ask you questions about the following things. Your ...
How does my doctor know I have lung cancer?
Since it is known smoking tobacco causes most cases of lung cancer, women who smoke or have smoked are at the highest risk. If you are having symptoms, your doctor ...
How does my doctor know I have thyroid cancer?
Prompt attention to signs and symptoms is the best approach to diagnose most thyroid cancers early. Thyroid cancer can cause any of the following local signs or symptoms: a lump ...
How does my doctor know I have pancreatic cancer?
Q: What are the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer? Jaundice - Jaundice is a yellowing of the eyes and skin. ...
How does my doctor know I have ovarian cancer?
Most ovarian cancers do not cause symptoms. If you have any or if your doctor found a mass during a routine pelvic exam, he or she is likely to ask ...
How does my doctor know I have endometrial (uterine) cancer?
If you’re having symptoms that might be caused by cancer in the uterus, your doctor will want to check further. Your doctor is likely to ask you questions about these ...
How does my doctor know I have cervical cancer?
If you’re having symptoms that are like those of cervical cancer, your doctor will want to know why. Your doctor will ask some questions regarding the following: Medical history Smoking ...
How does my doctor know I have breast cancer?
If you’re having symptoms of breast cancer or have something suspicious that has shown up on a previous test, your doctor will want to follow up. Your doctor is likely ...
Beauty Marks – One woman’s quest to celebrate cancer scars as a symbol of strength
If you’re a woman, there is a one in eight chance that at some point in your life you will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Also according to the American ...
How does my doctor know I have Stomach Cancer?
Q: What do I do if I think I have stomach cancer? A: If there is any reason to suspect stomach cancer, your doctor will ask you questions about risk ...
Drugs from Vegetables May Target Melanoma Tumors
THURSDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- A drug based on compounds extracted from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage could offer a potent and safe treatment against melanoma, Penn ...
Understanding Your Diagnosis
Having a clear understanding of your diagnosis is your starting point. (As you move through the diagnostic process -- from detection of your cancer to, perhaps, surgery -- you'll learn ...
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