Cancer

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Gallbladder Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have gallbladder cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. ...more  Abdominal Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test. ...more  CT Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract in Understanding Your Diagnosis A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more  Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in Understanding Your Diagnosis Learn details about ERCP, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. ...more  Gallbladder Scan in Understanding Your Diagnosis A gallbladder scan is an imaging test to look at your gallbladder and see how well it is working. This test may also be called a liver-biliary scan because the healthcare provider often looks at the liver at the same time. The liver is near the gallbladder and works closely with it. ...more  Gallbladder Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. ...more