Cancer Screening Glossary
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HPV testing HPV
Molecular test that detects high-risk human papillomavirus strains associated with cervical cancer development.
stage shift
Change in the distribution of cancer stages at diagnosis, typically toward earlier stages due to screening implementatio...
surveillance colonoscopy
Follow-up colonoscopic examination performed after previous detection and removal of colorectal polyps or cancer.
tumor marker
Measurable substance in blood, urine, or tissue that may indicate the presence of cancer or monitor treatment response.
USPSTF
United States Preventive Services Task Force; an independent panel that develops evidence-based screening recommendation...