What is cancer?
Cancer, by definition, is an uncontrolled cell growth that does not stop. If that abnormal cell growth is not harmful to our body, then it is called a tumor. If it is harmful to our body and invades to nearby tissues, then it is called as a cancer. Cancer can start anywhere in the body including breasts, colon, lungs, skin, and blood.
Even with the advancement of current medicine, cancer is not easy to be managed. It will affect not only you, but also the people around you. St. Jude is here to help you get the best treatment with the best care optimized just for you and your family.

How do I find out if I have cancer?
Because there is vast number of different cancers, the diagnostic methods available are different for each cancer. These include lab tests with your blood, imaging processes like CT scan or MRI, and biopsy where a sample of your tissue is removed for microscopic review.
The best outcomes of cancer treatment occur when it is treated early. Thus, the best thing is to get screened, which is checking for cancer when there is no symptom. Just like diagnostic methods, there are various screening methods available for different cancers ranging from blood test to colonoscopy.