Early Detection / Prevention

	Home > Prevention & Risk Assessment Early Detection / Prevention The earlier cancer is detected, the greater the chances of a successful outcome to treatment. Types of early detection: Screening tests Genetic testing this is covered as part of Risk Assessment Screening Tests Please read What you need to know about cancer screenings before learning about individual cancer screenings. Learn more about individual screenings Breast Cancer Detection Colorectal Cancer Detection and Prevention Lung cancer screening Melanoma Prevention and Screening Prostate Cancer Detection	See also: If your first cigarette gave you a buzz & you now smoke, a gene may be to blame -from the UMHS web site Adjust text size University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center 1500 East Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109 © 2009 Regents of the University of Michigan / Developed & maintained by: Public Relations & Marketing Communications. Contact Us or UMHS. The information presented is not a tool for self diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.

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The earlier cancer is detected, the greater the chances of a successful outcome to treatment.