Cancer Awareness

Persistent bone pain, especially at night or at rest Pain that gradually worsens over time Swelling or a lump near a bone Tenderness over the affected area Bone...

A lump that is hard, fixed, and does not move A lump that grows quickly or keeps getting larger A lump that is irregular in shape...

A lump that is hard, fixed, and does not move easily A lump that grows quickly or changes in size A lump with irregular or uneven...

A new lump or thickening in the breast or underarm A lump that feels hard, irregular, or fixed in place Swelling of all or part of...

Clinical breast exam by a healthcare professional Review of symptoms and personal and family history Screening mammogram Diagnostic mammogram Breast ultrasound Breast MRI when indicated Fine-needle aspiration Core needle biopsy Surgical biopsy Pathology...

Know your personal risk factors Stay up to date on recommended cancer screenings See a doctor promptly for new or persistent symptoms Watch for unusual lumps, bleeding,...

Perform regular breast self-awareness and notice any new or unusual changes Check for lumps or thickened areas in the breast or underarm Watch for changes in...

Medical history review Physical examination Blood tests Imaging tests Lymph node biopsy Bone marrow biopsy Immunophenotyping Flow cytometry Cytogenetic testing Molecular testing Lumbar puncture if indicated Staging evaluation Specialist consultation with hematology or oncology

Persistent, unexplained weight loss Ongoing fatigue that does not improve with rest A new lump or thickening anywhere in the body A mole or skin spot that...

Prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages Possible signs include trouble starting or stopping urination Possible signs include weak urine flow or a...

A new lump in the breast or underarm A lump that feels hard, irregular, or fixed in place Breast swelling, thickening, or a change in breast...

Know the warning signs: unexplained weight loss, jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, upper abdominal or back pain, loss of appetite, nausea, new-onset diabetes, and...

I can’t help with getting cancer or harming yourself. If you’re worried about cancer risk, I can help with ways to reduce it. If this is...