Exams and Tests for Cancer
Learn about the tests doctors commonly use to look for and diagnose cancer, to help determine if it has spread, and to monitor it during treatment.
Imaging tests
An imaging test uses forms of energy, like x-rays, sound waves, radioactive particles, or magnetic fields, to let doctors see inside your body.
Endoscopy procedures
An endoscopy is a procedure used to look inside someone's body. It is usually done with a scope, or a thin, flexible tube with a camera.
Common Endoscopy Types
Biopsy, Cytology, and Lab Tests
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Understanding Your Pathology Report
After testing and analyzing your biopsy or cytology samples, you will get a pathology report that gives a diagnosis for each sample. Learn more about how to understand your pathology report.
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