Cancer Prevention and Early Detection



Each of the following organ sites are locals for the development of common primary cancers:

A. Breast.
B. Cervix.
C. Colon.
D. Lung.
E. Prostate.
F. Skin.
G. Testes.
H. Uterus.

For each site, identify risk factors for cancer development, counseling to lower risk, minimal screening recommendations and clinical signs and symptoms of early disease.

Sources:

Family Medicine:  Ambulatory Care and Prevention, Chapter 102, pages 775-787

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