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For testicular cancer, there is no standard or routine screening test. Review the limited evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for testicular cancer using ultrasound, physical examination, and self-examination in this expert-reviewed summary.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening reduces CRC mortality; some screening modalities also reduce CRC incidence. Get detailed information about CRC screening tests (e.g., fecal occult blood test, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, stool DNA) including potential benefits and harms in this clinician summary.

Oral cavity, pharyngeal, and laryngeal cancer screening is not recommended as part of routine cancer screening. Get detailed information about screening, including the potential benefits and harms of screening for these cancers in this summary for clinicians.

Breast cancer screening most often includes mammography but can also include ultrasound, MRI, and other tests. Get detailed information about the potential benefits and harms of the tests used to screen for breast cancer in this summary for clinicians.

Skin cancer screening may be done by visual inspection, either by oneself or a clinician, but has not been shown to reduce mortality from skin cancer. Get detailed information about skin cancer risk factors and the benefits and harms of screening for it in this summary for clinicians.

Pruritus (itching of the skin) can be a complication of cancer or its treatment. Get detailed information about the etiology, assessment, and interventions for pruritus in this summary for clinicians.

Treatment-related nausea and vomiting (acute, delayed, anticipatory, breakthrough, refractory, and chronic) are of paramount concern in cancer care. Get detailed information about prevention and treatment approaches for treatment-related nausea and vomiting in this summary for clinicians.

Sleep disorders (e.g., insomnias, sleep apnea, hypersomnias, parasomnias, and problems with circadian rhythm) are common in people with cancer. Get detailed information about the causes and management of the major sleep disorders in this summary for clinicians.

Male breast cancer treatment may include surgery with or without radiation therapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, and/or HER2-directed therapy. Get detailed information about the diagnosis and treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent male breast cancer in this summary for clinicians.

Hot flashes and night sweats can be cancer or treatment related and occur commonly in both women and men. Get information on hormonal and nonhormonal agents, cognitive and behavioral methods, and integrative medicine treatment options in this clinician summary.