Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Getty Images Breast self-exam, or regularly examining your breasts on your own, can be an important way to find ...

Self-breast examination helps detect early changes that may signal breast cancer. A medical oncologist explains how to do a ...

You check your car's oil and your smoke detectors, but are you checking your own body? Urologist Dr. John Smith joins the Who Cares guys to emphasize the importance of regular testicular self-exams, a ...

A breast self-exam is something that anyone can perform in the privacy of their own home to check to see if there are any abnormalities in their body. Helen Nichter reminds us that all bodies are ...

Catching cancer in its earliest stages, when it can be treated most successfully, can increase the chances individuals who develop the disease go on to live long, healthy lives. Doctors are not as ...

The importance of breast cancer awareness can never be amplified enough. A stitch in time saves nine, and early detection saves lives! While breast self-exams at home can’t replace a medical check-up, ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and cancer awareness starts with general breast awareness. Dr. Julie Nangia, medical director of breast oncology at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer ...

In April, we spread awareness of testicular cancer. The disease affects mostly young and middle-aged men, but it’s uncommon in comparison to other forms of cancer. Still, testicular cancer is expected ...

Monthly self-checks can be a helpful way to recognize early symptoms of conditions such as cancer. People may benefit from checking body parts such as the breasts, chest, testicles, and skin monthly.

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Your skin is your largest organ, but it doesn’t get the attention it deserves—especially when it comes to skin checks for cancer ...

National Self-Check Month is an annual observance that reminds people to monitor their health through regular visual and physical exams. While many people may wait to get preventive exams ordered by a ...