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Cancer blood tests: Lab tests used in cancer diagnosis
Blood tests used to help diagnose cancer include CBC and tumor marker tests. Other tests and procedures are needed to confirm a cancer diagnosis.
Vaccines for adults: Which do you need?
Vaccines offer protection from infectious diseases. Find out how to stay on top of the vaccines recommended for adults.
Biopsy: Types of biopsy procedures used to diagnose cancer
Learn about the different ways of collecting suspicious cells to test in the lab to diagnose cancer.
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means
Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems. Learn more about what your numbers mean.
Diagnosing Alzheimer's: How Alzheimer's is diagnosed
Even though there isn't a cure, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is important.
Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy
Find out what you can do to promote and protect bone health.
Breast cancer staging
Breast cancer staging helps your doctor select the most appropriate treatments.
Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts
Find out what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue. Learn about additional breast cancer screening tests to consider.
Breast cancer types: What your type means
Doctors use specialized tests to analyze your cancer cells and gather information to determine your breast cancer type.
Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test?
Learn about the pros and cons of the PSA test so you're ready to talk about prostate cancer screening with your doctor.
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