2006-11-27 18:18:14 · 6 answers · asked by rosesbloom7 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
some cancers, such as prostate cancer, have a marker in bloodwork. many cancers are not found from simple bloodwork, but from an elevation in certain blood count levels. That tells the doctor's what organs are working or not working. This doesn't mean cancer, just that a system is off. To be sure of cancer, there must be a PET,CT,MRI or biopsy of the suspected organ.
2006-11-27 19:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by Laura P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do a biopsy of that organ. Often times a mass will show up on a CT scan or MRI and it may look suspicious but cancer is confirmed via a biopsy that is sent to the lab.
2006-11-28 02:20:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes he cannot. Like Ca of the pancreas, for instance. There is not a sign until it is too late.
If he finds a Ca it is by evaluating the history and physical and ordering any procedures that may show a Ca that is likely as indicated by the results of the H&P.
2006-11-28 02:24:10 · answer #3 · answered by syrious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a biopsy of the organ will show cancerous cells under a microscope.
2006-11-28 02:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Deemarie65 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
x rays, mri, then a biopsy which is removing a bit of tissue from the affected organ, also sometimes blood tests can show specific antagens.
2006-11-28 02:20:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
X-rays, sonogram, biopsy, blood work. It isn't hard.
2006-11-28 10:55:08 · answer #6 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋