Cancer Screening
Screening for cancer means trying to find cancer early before symptoms occur. Finding cancer early can increase your chances of effective treatment.
In Canada, there is screening available for four main cancers:
Breast Cancer
Self-examination information is available for:
There is much growing research and advances in:
For general resources on cancer screening, please visit:
Canadian Cancer Society - Early Detection and Screening: Facts for Men
Canadian Cancer Society - Early Detection and Screening: Facts for Women
Canadian Cancer Society - Getting Checked
Cancer Care Ontario - Testing for Cancer: My Options
Region of Waterloo Public Health - Cancer Prevention and Screening
