2006-07-03 16:03:30 · 5 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Biopsies, bloodwork and x-rays. They test the tissue taken from the biopsy to see if it is malignant or benign.
2006-07-03 22:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by midnightdealer 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Remember the 7 signs of cancer. They are your lead in. When you go get things checked out, then the doctor can tell you if there is a suspicion or not.
Additional tests may be ordered - blood and urine tests, Xrays and MRI or CAT scan.
They do a biopsy of the swelling or different area and have a look at what they are dealing with and make a decision from there.
2006-07-03 16:42:11 · answer #2 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the cancer. you can have biopsy of a solid tumor, bone marrow biposy for blood cancers a CT scan, MRI or preferably a PET scan. Some cancers haver specific blood tests that mark a level of cancer antigen (prostate, breast, colon and ovarian have these markers).
2006-07-03 16:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by bigsngoodsmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a tumor they can biopsy it. THey can also do a PET scan where they inject a sugar solution and do a CAT scan....the sugar collects at the cancer sites.
2006-07-03 16:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many different factors that determine cancer, not just one standard test.. this is something that needs to be discussed with a professional that is knowledgeable especially if you fear you might have symptoms...
2006-07-03 16:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋