Share your family’s medical history with your doctor. Certain can.cers run in families, and early screening can be planned accordingly.
3. Regular Medical Screenings
Follow recommended screenings such as mammograms, Pap smears, and colonoscopies based on age and risk. Screening often detects can.cer before symptoms appear.
4. Self-Examination Practices
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Breast Exam: Check monthly for lumps, changes in size, or skin changes.
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Skin Check: Watch for new or changing moles—apply the ABCDE rule (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolution).
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Oral Exam: Look for sores, patches, or lumps in the mouth lasting more than two weeks.
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Testicular Exam (for men): Monthly check for lumps, swelling, or changes in size and firmness.
