Cancer

HT: Cancer
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
The Breast Cancer Risk Factor wizard features some of the major risk factors such as age, childbirth age, age of first menstrual cycle, number of first-degree relatives with breast cancer, previous diagnosis of breast cancer, abnormal breast biopsies, and more.
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Breast Biopsy
A breast biopsy is a procedure in which samples of breast tissue are removed with a special biopsy needle or during surgery to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.
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Breast Self Exam
This interactive animation clearly explains the importance of regular exams and offers you a visual guide to illustrate exactly how the breast self-examination should be performed.
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Breast Cancer Quiz
Take this multiple choice quiz with six questions to see how much you know about breast cancer detection.
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Mammogram
How does a mammogram detect breast cancer? This animation shows the actual procedure as well as sample results in healthy and cancerous breasts.
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows the physician to examine the entire length of the large intestine.
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Lumpectomy
A lumpectomy is a type of breast conserving surgery in which a cancerous lump and portions of the surrounding breast tissue are removed, leaving the breast intact.
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Prostate Biopsy
A prostate biopsy is a procedure in which samples of prostate tissue are removed with a special biopsy needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.
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Prostate Cancer Detection
Take this multiple choice quiz with six questions to see how much you know about prostate cancer detection.
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Prostate Cancer Quiz
Take this multiple choice quiz with six questions to see how much you know about prostate cancer detection.
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Skin Cancer Quiz
Take this multiple choice quiz with six questions to see how much you know about skin cancer.
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