Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Early Detection of Cancer

Methods to identify and characterize cancer in the early stages of disease and predict tumor behavior.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Methods to identify and characterize cancer in the early stages of disease and predict tumor behavior.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Cancer Early Detection
  • Cancer Screening
  • Cancer Screening Tests
  • Early Diagnosis of Cancer
  • Cancer Early Diagnosis
  • Cancer Screening Test
  • Screening Test, Cancer
  • Screening Tests, Cancer
  • Screening, Cancer
  • Test, Cancer Screening
  • Tests, Cancer Screening

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2009

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  1. E01w.390.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Early Detection of Cancer. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055088. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055088
  2. Early Detection of Cancer. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66770492