New Cancer Screening Recomendations from MD Anderson

Cancer screening examinations are medical tests performed when youre healthy and you dont have any symptoms. They help ensure that any existing cancers are identified at their earliest, most treatable stages. M. D. Anderson has released updated guidelines for colorectal, cervical and breast cancers. The new recommendations are based on how likely you are to develop a certain kind of cancer. Therese Bevers, M.D., professor of clinical cancer prevention, explains the basis for this important update.