Early detection and treatment significantly increase the survival rate.

Cancer detection methods include:

• Self-exam
• Biopsy (removal of living tissue in order to test the cells under the microscope)
• Ultrasound (use of high-frequency reflected sound waves to differentiate several types of tissue.)
• Computerized tomography (CT) scan (x-rays that produce a cross-sectional image of the parts of the body.)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (use of magnetic field and radio waves to show any changes in the soft tissues without using x-rays).

Cancer symptoms
All people should be familiarized with certain symptoms that may indicate an early stage of cancer. It is important to tell the doctor immediately; before the disease spreads. Unfortunately, early stages of cancer generally do not cause any pain; that is why the person often takes his or her time in going to get a diagnose and treatment.
Early symptoms may include:

• Inexplicable loss of weight.
• Abnormal bleeding.
• Persistent Indigestion.
• White areas in the mouth or white spots on the tongue.
• Chronic snore or cough.
• Changes of color or size of moles.
• Pain that stays for a long while.
• Any abnormal protuberance.