Cancer

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Bile Duct Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bile duct 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  Bile Duct Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of bile duct cancer, you will likely need other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer. ...more  Bile Duct Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis Your healthcare team will include several specialists. They will answer any questions you may have. ...more  Bile Duct Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer and where it is. ...more