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What Is Cancer? 

Cancer is a disease. It develops when abnormal cells grow and multiply in some organ or tissue of the body. These cells form a mass called tumor.  

Are All Tumors Malignant? 

No. Tumors that do not invade the tissue of origin or spread to distant organs are nor cancer. They are called benign tumors. 

Tumors that have the potential to invade and destroy nearby normal tissue as well as spread to other body sites are called cancer. They are malignant tumors. 

How Can I Tell That I Have Cancer? 

Without a careful examination by a physician you probably cant. The diagnosis of cancer can be made only after the physician has studied your symptoms and if necessary, orderes x-rays, laboratory tests and a biopsy. 

What Does Screening For Cancer Mean? 

Screening means checking for disease in people who don't have any symptoms. Periodical tests for cervical cancer and mammography for breast cancer are two examples of screening tests are very effective. 

What Is Mammography? 

Mammography is a special type of x-ray procedure used to detect cancer of breast. Since modern mammography equipment uses low dose x-rays. this test carries no danger of over-exposure. 

Are Lumps In The Breast Likely To Be Cancer? 

Most breast lumps are benign due to changes in breast tissue not to cancer. However, if you have "lumpy breasts" your physicians may order a mammogram to differentiate between the lumps of fibrocystic tissue and those of breast cancer.  

Is Bleeding From The Rectum A Sign Of Cancer? 

Not usually. Most of the time bright red blood from the rectum is a sign of hemorrhoids (enlarged veins in rectum). To be on the safe side, check it out with your physician. 

What Is Colonoscopy? 

Colonoscopy is the examination of the large bowel. The scope enables the physicians to see the large bowel and if anything looks suspicious, to take a biopsy. 

Is Vaginal Bleeding A Sign Of Cancer? 

Not if it is normal menstrual bleeding. Bleeding that occurs between monthly periods or after menopause should checked out by a physicians.  

Does Blood In The Urine Always Indicate Cancer? 

No, but blood in the urine does indicate something is wrong and should be investigated by a physician.  

What Should I Do If I Think I Have Cancer? 

See a physician at once.  

What Harm Is Done If Detecting And Treating Cancer Is Delayed? 

Treatment works best is cancer is detected early, while the tumor is still small and before cancer cells have had a chance to spread to other parts of the body. Putting off a visit to your physician may decrease your chances of recovery.