Routine physical examinations cannot detect early-stage stomach cancer. The best way to detect early-stage stomach cancer is through gastroscopy.
Thyroid cancer is often overlooked but has a significant incidence rate, especially among women. The best way to detect thyroid cancer early is through a thyroid ultrasound.
The best way to detect early-stage lung cancer is not through a chest X-ray but through a chest CT scan. Chest CT scans provide clearer images compared to X-rays, though they are more expensive.
The best way to detect colon cancer is through a colonoscopy. Unfortunately, many people find colonoscopies too painful and are unwilling to undergo the procedure.
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a tumor marker checked during blood tests and is an important method for screening liver cancer.
For women, breast cancer has the highest incidence rate. The best way to screen for breast cancer is through mammography.
In addition to regular breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening is also necessary. Regular high-risk HPV screening and cervical cytology are essential methods for detecting cervical cancer.