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Can endometrial cancer be found early?   created at May 05, 2009   1,168   Early detection of endometrial cancer is possible,although it's not routinely screened for in the general population.Symptoms like abnormal vaginal bleeding after menopause or between periods are key indicators and should prompt a medical evaluation.A pelv...

How do you diagnose endocrine cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,142   Diagnosing endocrine cancer typically involves a combination of physical examination,blood tests to measure hormone levels (often revealing elevated or suppressed levels),imaging studies like CT scans,MRI,or PET scans to locate tumors,and biopsy to obtain ...

Understanding Vulvar Cancer Diagnosis: What to Expect   created at May 05, 2009   1,176   Vulvar cancer is diagnosed through a combination of methods,typically starting with a thorough physical examination of the vulva,including visual inspection and palpation.Biopsy,which involves removing a small tissue sample for microscopic analysis,is cruc...

How is bone cancer diagnosed?   created at May 03, 2009   1,263   Bone cancer diagnosis begins with a thorough medical history and physical examination,focusing on the location and characteristics of pain or other symptoms.Imaging tests,such as X-rays,CT scans,and MRI scans,are crucial for visualizing the tumor and asses...

Exploring Treatment Options Beyond Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers   created at May 09, 2009   1,183   Treatment options for head and neck cancers beyond surgery include radiation therapy,which uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells; chemotherapy,employing drugs to target and destroy cancer cells throughout the body; targeted therapy,utilizing medicati...

How will a physician make a diagnosis of head and neck cancer?   created at May 09, 2009   1,133   Diagnosis of head and neck cancer typically begins with a thorough medical history and physical examination,including a visual inspection of the mouth,throat,and neck.Further investigations may include imaging techniques like CT scans,MRI scans,and PET sca...

Age spots test and diagnois   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,224   Age spots,also known as sunspots or liver spots,are flat,darkened patches of skin that typically appear on sun-exposed areas.Diagnosing these spots is usually straightforward and relies heavily on a visual assessment by a dermatologist or other qualified h...

Understanding Biopsies for Cervical Cancer Diagnosis   created at May 04, 2009   1,183   Biopsies are pivotal in diagnosing cervical cancer, providing vital insights into tissue abnormalities. During this procedure, a small portion of cervical tissue is extracted for pathological examination. There are various biopsy techniques, but one common...

How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?   created at May 22, 2009   1,313   If Hodgkin's disease is suspected, the doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a thorough physical exam. Blood tests and x-rays of the chest, bones, liver and spleen will also be done. Tissue from an enlarged lymph node will be removed. This...

How will my doctor know if I have ovarian cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   1,171   Women who have regular pelvic exams increase the chance that, if ovarian cancer occurs, it will be found before the disease causes symptoms. However, pelvic exams often cannot find ovarian cancer at an early stage. Often, the doctor orders a blood test to ...

How will I be diagnosed for colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,265   To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor will ask about your personal and family medical history. He will do a physical exam, and may order laboratory tests. In addition to the exams discussed above, the doctor may also order the following tests: Lower GI...

How do you diagnose thyroid cancer?   created at May 03, 2009   1,177   The doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a careful physical exam,with special attention to feeling your thyroid and checking for lumps in the neck.You may also be asked to have a blood test or special scans.The best screening test for a t...