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Most often these symptoms are not caused by cancer, but by benign tumors or other problems. If you have symptoms that last for a couple of weeks, your doctor will do a physical exam and order tests or other procedures to find out what is causing your symptoms.</p> <p>If you do find out you have cancer, your doctor will order another set of tests or procedures to figure out its stage. Stage refers to the extent of your cancer and is based on factors such as how large the tumor is and if it has spread. Once your doctor knows the stage of your cancer, he will be able to suggest treatment and discuss your prognosis with you. Understanding your cancer and knowing what to expect can help you and your loved ones feel more in control and cope with your diagnosis.</p> </div> </div> <section class="usa-section cgdp-feature-card-row cgdp-feature-card-row--opt-head" aria-labelledby="paragraph-9552741-heading" data-eddl-landing-row> <h2 id="paragraph-9552741-heading" class="cgdp-feature-card-row__heading usa-sr-only">Resources</h2> <ul class="nci-card-group"> <li class="nci-card tablet-lg:grid-col-4"> <a href="/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/symptoms" aria-labelledby="paragraph-9552726" data-eddl-landing-item="feature_card" data-eddl-landing-item-link-type="Internal"> <picture class="nci-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/ncids_featured_16x9/public/cgov_image/media_image/900/700/files/woman-getting-thyroid-exam-article.jpg?h=2c3f0143&itok=csooloJE" width="1408" height="794" alt="" /> </picture> <div class="nci-card__body"> <span class="nci-card__title" id="paragraph-9552726">Symptoms</span> <p class="nci-card__description">Cancer has many different symptoms. Only a doctor can tell if your symptoms are caused by cancer. </p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="nci-card tablet-lg:grid-col-4"> <a href="/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/diagnosis" aria-labelledby="paragraph-9552731" data-eddl-landing-item="feature_card" data-eddl-landing-item-link-type="Internal"> <picture class="nci-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/ncids_featured_16x9/public/cgov_image/media_image/900/400/files/male-doctor-elderly-female-patient-article.jpg?h=b1660d00&itok=R9jFdTy2" width="1408" height="793" alt="" /> </picture> <div class="nci-card__body"> <span class="nci-card__title" id="paragraph-9552731">How Cancer Is Diagnosed</span> <p class="nci-card__description">Learn about tests and procedures that doctors might order to diagnose cancer. </p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="nci-card tablet-lg:grid-col-4"> <a href="/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/staging" aria-labelledby="paragraph-9552736" data-eddl-landing-item="feature_card" data-eddl-landing-item-link-type="Internal"> <picture class="nci-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/ncids_featured_16x9/public/cgov_image/media_image/900/700/files/examining-brain-scans-article.jpg?h=129b6003&itok=7uL6BV1W" width="1408" height="794" alt="Series of brain scan images on a lightbox" /> </picture> <div class="nci-card__body"> <span class="nci-card__title" id="paragraph-9552736">Staging</span> <p class="nci-card__description">Stage describes details about your cancer, such as tumor size and if it has spread. Staging guides decisions about treatment. </p> </div> </a> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="usa-section cgdp-feature-card-row cgdp-feature-card-row--opt-head" aria-labelledby="paragraph-9552761-heading" data-eddl-landing-row> <h2 id="paragraph-9552761-heading" class="cgdp-feature-card-row__heading usa-sr-only">Resources</h2> <ul class="nci-card-group"> <li class="nci-card tablet-lg:grid-col-4"> <a href="/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/prognosis" aria-labelledby="paragraph-9552746" data-eddl-landing-item="feature_card" data-eddl-landing-item-link-type="Internal"> <picture class="nci-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/ncids_featured_16x9/public/cgov_image/media_image/900/700/files/anthony-back-with-vanessa-jensen-article.jpg?h=9e5c1448&itok=yrugQywH" width="1408" height="792" alt="Dr. Anthony Back talking with one of his patients" /> </picture> <div class="nci-card__body"> <span class="nci-card__title" id="paragraph-9552746">Understanding Cancer Prognosis</span> <p class="nci-card__description">Prognosis describes how serious your cancer is and your chances of survival. Learn about survival statistics and how they are used to estimate prognosis.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="nci-card tablet-lg:grid-col-4"> <a href="/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/questions" aria-labelledby="paragraph-9552751" data-eddl-landing-item="feature_card" data-eddl-landing-item-link-type="Internal"> <picture class="nci-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/ncids_featured_16x9/public/cgov_image/media_image/100/300/6/files/seated-male-doctor-advising-woman-article.jpg?h=ac3349c1&itok=52lVfWz5" width="1408" height="793" alt="Seated male doctor conversing with seated female patient" /> </picture> <div class="nci-card__body"> <span class="nci-card__title" id="paragraph-9552751">Questions to Ask about Your Cancer Diagnosis</span> <p class="nci-card__description">These questions may help you learn more about your cancer and what you can expect next.</p> </div> </a> </li> <li class="nci-card tablet-lg:grid-col-4"> <a href="/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/research" aria-labelledby="paragraph-9552756" data-eddl-landing-item="feature_card" data-eddl-landing-item-link-type="Internal"> <picture class="nci-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/g/files/xnrzdm211/files/styles/ncids_featured_16x9/public/cgov_image/media_image/100/300/5/files/two-female-scientists-with-pipettes-lab-feature-card.jpg?h=8112020f&itok=JwlRoza6" width="1408" height="792" alt="Two female scientists stand at a laboratory bench and use pipettes to prepare samples." /> </picture> <div class="nci-card__body"> <span class="nci-card__title" id="paragraph-9552756">Research</span> <p class="nci-card__description">Find research articles on cancer diagnosis and staging, which may include news stories, clinical trials, blog posts, and descriptions of active studies.</p> </div> </a> </li> </ul> </section> </main> </main> </div> </div> <div class="desktop:grid-col-9 desktop:grid-offset-3"> <section class="cgdp-page-options cgdp-page-options--bottom" aria-label="Page options bottom"> <button class="usa-button usa-button--unstyled" onclick="window.print()"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="24" class="usa-icon" role="img" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <path d="M0 0h24v24H0z" fill="none"/> <path d="M19 8H5c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3v6h4v4h12v-4h4v-6c0-1.66-1.34-3-3-3zm-3 11H8v-5h8v5zm3-7c-.55 0-1-.45-1-1s.45-1 1-1 1 .45 1 1-.45 1-1 1zm-1-9H6v4h12V3z"/> </svg> <span class="usa-sr-only"> Print </span> </button> <a class="usa-button usa-button--unstyled" href="mailto:?subject=Information from the National Cancer Institute Web Site &body=I found this information on www.cancer.gov and I'd like to share it with you: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging %0D%0A%0D%0A NCI's Web site, www.cancer.gov, provides accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research. 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