Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, and screening is one of the best ways to prevent it. Screening is a medical test that includes a variety of different tests that are performed to diagnose cancer in people who do not have any symptoms. This blog post will go through some of the key benefits of cancer screening.

What is Screening?

Screening refers to a medical test that screens for signs and symptoms that could indicate cancer or other health conditions in people without any obvious signs or symptoms. These signs and symptoms are often referred to as “pre-cancerous” or “early disease”. Screening is widely recommended by health professionals, and most people with an annual check-up will be advised that they may benefit from a screening test. Screening may be offered at any age.

Benefits of Screening

Cancer screening saves lives as it can detect early signs of cancer in people who have no symptoms. Early detection can also improve the chances of cure, reducing the chances of having a life-threatening illness such as cancer. When cancer is detected early, it is more likely to be treated successfully and completely.

For these reasons, cancer screening is recommended by health professionals and most people with an annual check-up will be advised that they may benefit from a screening test. A wide range of different types of tests are used to screen for cancer, including the following:

Blood (Plasma) Test – A blood test that checks if the person has any traces of cancer cells in their blood. This is also known as a “blood count”, and can indicate if the person has any advanced forms of cancer. A healthy person will have less than 5 cancer cells in every 1ml (100cc) of blood. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that preventative screening for breast, cervical, and colon cancers should begin from age 30. The test can be administered at home using a small vial of blood which is then sent to a laboratory.