If a symptom concerns you, your doctor may recommend:
Physical exam
Check lumps, swelling, or abnormalities
Imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound)
Look inside the body for masses
Biopsy
Remove tissue sample for lab analysis
Blood tests
Screen for markers, organ function, or anemia
Colonoscopy, Mammogram, Pap Smear, etc.
Routine screenings based on age and risk
✅ Most people who get checked find nothing serious. But catching something early can save your life.
❌ Debunking the Myths
❌ “Only smokers get cancer”
False — non-smokers get cancer too
❌ “If I feel fine, I’m safe”
Many cancers have no symptoms early on
❌ “Cancer always causes pain”
Not true — early stages are often painless
❌ “Natural remedies can cure cancer”
Dangerous myth — delays real treatment
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to live in fear of every ache or odd feeling.
But if something keeps showing up — and won’t go away — don’t ignore it.
Because real courage isn’t pretending you’re fine.
It’s saying:
