Genetic testing can help patients fully understand their genetic makeup, what mutations they have and how that translates to the risk of developing cancer in the future.

Jaundice can result from several health conditions, such as gallstones, hepatitis and some genetic disorders, as well as be a symptom of cancer of the pancreas, liver or bile ducts.

While smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer, 15 to 20% of lung cancers are found in people who have never smoked.

About 5% of all Pap test results will be abnormal. An abnormal result does not mean cancer, but it does require follow-up to rule out the possibility of cancer.

Too many cases of pancreatic cancer are not discovered until the disease has already spread.

Of the millions of women who get their mammogram each year, the vast majority will be told that their results are normal. However, if you do have an abnormal screening mammogram, you will need to undergo further testing.

Compared to other types of cancer screenings, the test for detecting early lung cancer — a low-dose CT scan of the chest — is easy, quick and painless! (No prep required, no blood draw, and you even keep your clothes on!)

On a mammogram, fat looks dark grey or black whereas breast tissue looks white. That white area can be an issue because many small breast cancers also appear as white, so it’s harder to detect them in dense breasts.