Whole-body screening MRI (wb-MRI) for asymptomatic patients has become a relevant topic for U.S. cancer centers. There is a growing number of for-profit centers offering wb-MRI scans for asymptomatic ...

A full-body scan every few years, for some, is a small price to pay for a wide-ranging check-up. Is it the right choice for ...

Summer is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to discuss the importance of getting regular skin cancer screenings. If you’ve never had skin cancer, you should see your dermatologist at least ...

A Pap Smear Test typically detects cell changes in your cervix that could lead to cervical cancer. This is an important ...

A major update to federal women’s health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical ...

The recommendations for doing regular breast self-exams to screen for cancer might seem confusing. Doctors once urged women to do the exams every month and use a certain screening technique. Today, ...

A breast self-exam is something that anyone can perform in the privacy of their own home to check to see if there are any abnormalities in their body. Helen Nichter reminds us that all bodies are ...

Performing a testicular self-examination can help catch testicular cancer early and give you the best chance of having a good outlook. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), about 1 in 250 ...

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.

What if I Got a Whole-Body MRI? Fred Hutch and UW Medicine radiologists do not provide reinterpretations of whole-body MRIs. If you’ve had a whole-body MRI screening and have a question or concern ...