Early Detection and Screening Protocols in Cancer Treatment (National Cancer Awareness Day)

Overview

Many types of cancer are detected at an advanced stage when treatment options are limited and the prognosis is poor. Being able to detect cancers early can substantially improve survival. However, this approach comes with challenges, including the possibility of overtreatment, which can harm people who would not have developed overt malignancy. Screening tests can help find cancer early before symptoms appear. It may be easier to treat or cure when abnormal tissue or cancer is found early. By the time symptoms appear, the cancer may have grown and spread. This can make the cancer more challenging to treat or cure. The goal of cancer treatment is to cure your cancer and help you live a typical life span. Cancer treatment includes surgery, radiation, medicines, and other therapies. The goal of cancer treatment is to cure or shrink a cancer or stop it from spreading. The cancer treatment plan may be based on your cancer type and situation.