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Frequently Asked Questions

Common cancer screening tests include mammography, colonoscopy, Pap smear, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests.

Some cancer screening tests, such as mammography or a colonoscopy, may be uncomfortable but are not painful.

The accuracy of cancer screening tests varies depending on the type of test. False-positive and false-negative results can occur. However an expert cancer care specialist can interpret them correctly for the patients.

If you receive a positive result, consult your doctor, as they will likely recommend further testing to confirm the diagnosis and provide counselling about the condition and potential issues.

If you receive a negative result from a cancer screening test, your doctor may recommend that you continue to get screened at regular intervals.

Cancer screening tests themselves do not cause cancer, but some tests, such as X-rays, do involve exposure to radiation. However, the dose of radiation is very minimal and NOT potentially cancer-causing.

If you are uncertain about your cancer screening test results, you should talk to your doctor and may seek a second opinion.

If cancer is detected during screening, your doctor will likely recommend further tests to determine the stage of cancer and the best treatment options.

No, cancer screening tests cannot detect all types of cancer. Some cancers are not easily detected through screening tests.

Not all cancers are easily detected through screening tests, but some are more challenging to identify, such as pancreatic cancer.

Cancer screening tests aim to detect early-stage cancer even before the symptoms appear, and they check for specific types of cancer based on the test being used.

There are several types of cancer that are challenging to detect, such as pancreatic, ovarian, gall bladder and brain cancers.

Some cancers have screening tests available, such as breast, colon, cervical, lung, skin, and prostate cancer.

The most common screening tests for breast cancer are mammography and breast MRI.

Screening tests for head, neck, and oral cancers may include a physical exam and if suspicious a biopsy or endoscopy.

The most common screening test for lung cancer is a low-dose CT scan.

The most common screening test for skin cancer is a skin exam, which may be performed by a healthcare provider or self-examined.

The risks associated with cancer screening are minimal and depend on the type of test. They can include false-positive or false-negative results, exposure to radiation, or complications from procedures such as biopsies.

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FAQs reviewed by Dr Anshul Gupta, Associate Consultant, Medical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology on 22-July-2023.

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