Cancer Health Assessment Tools

The following cancer information is a collection of interactive health assessment tools. These tools are designed to help you better understand a broad range of cancer issues, conditions and risks.

General Cancer Information

Colon Cancer

  • Colorectal Risk Assessment
    Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Still, the death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping for the last 15 years because of better detection and treatment. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for colorectal cancer.
  • Colorectal Cancer: Test Your Knowledge
    True or false: Colorectal cancer—cancer of the colon or rectum—is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Leukemia

  • Leukemia Quiz
    Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled production of blood cells.

Melanoma and Skin Cancers

  • Melanoma Quiz
    Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. What increases your risk? What can you do to prevent it?

Prostate Cancer

  • Prostate Health Quiz
    This quiz will help you build your knowledge of steps you can take to prevent prostate cancer.

Breast Cancer

  • Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
    Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women (other than skin cancer). The American Cancer Society reports the breast cancer death rate is declining, probably because of earlier detection and improved treatment. This short assessment will help you determine if you have major risk factors for breast cancer.
  • Breast Cancer Quiz
  • Mammogram Quiz

Gynecologic Cancers

  • Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment
    This assessment is valid for women between the ages of 21 and 69 who have had sexual intercourse at least once and who have not had a hysterectomy with removal of the cervix.
  • Cervical Cancer Quiz
    Death rates from cervical cancer are dropping, because more women are being screened.
  • Ovarian Cancer Risk Assessment
    This short assessment will help you find out if you have major risk factors for ovarian cancer.

Lung Cancer

  • Lung Cancer Risk Assessment
    Lung cancer is a cancer that starts in the lungs. The major cause of lung cancer is smoking cigarettes. Learn about risk factors for lung cancer by taking this short assessment.
  • Cost of Smoking Calculator
    Nothing good can be said about smoking. It's bad for your health and the health of those around you. Do you know how much money you could save if you quit smoking today?

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Personalized patient care is at the center of everything we do. And no one tells the story better than our patients themselves. Meet some of our patients and hear about their cancer journey.

Patient Stories

Hollings in the Community

In the Community

At Hollings, we are working to reduce the cancer burden across South Carolina through cancer prevention and education programs, statewide partnerships, and a focus on reaching underserved populations through a variety of programs.

Prevention & Early Detection

Community Blog

Community Blog

Visit the MUSC Health Blog for expert advice on living a healthier lifestyle, learn how MUSC is involved in Charleston community events and hear personal stories from our patients.

MUSC Health Blog
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