Tests for diagnosing cancer
There
are many different tests and procedures that can be done to detect
cancer and diagnose it correctly. The following is a list of the
most commons tests done.
Endoscopy is a medical procedure done where they use hollow tube-like
instruments to see into the body. There are many different tools
used in this procedure, all designed to see a different part of
the body.
A mammogram is an x-ray exam of the breast that is used to detect
breast cancer. It is used to detect breast cancer in people
that have symptoms and people that have no symptoms at all.
A biopsy is one of the most common tests used to diagnose
breast cancer. This is a procedure where they take a sample
of a tissue and do tests on it to see if it has cancerous cells
inside it.
There are many other tests that are used to detect breast cancer
as well. Some of these include CAT scans, x-rays, and pap smears.
Another thing you can do to detect cancer early is to do monthly
self-exams, and if you find anything to consult a doctor immediately.