How do I check for cancer?
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- It’s good to be aware of what your body usually looks and feels like. But there’s no need to check yourself at a set time or in a set way.
- If you notice anything unusual for you, listen to your body and tell your doctor.
- Spotting cancer at an early stage can save lives.
This article has advice on self-checking for cancer. Our advice is based on the best scientific studies that look at lots of people over long periods of time. Some of it may surprise you or be different to what you were told in the past. But the best research shows that there’s no one way to check your body for cancer. And people who self-check regularly are no more likely to survive cancer. So there is no need to check yourself regularly at a set time or in a set way.
We talk about breasts or chest, and testicles in more detail on this page because people often ask if they should check these body parts.
Should I check my body for cancer?
Lots of people talk about doing ‘self-checks’ (also known as self-examinati...
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