Neurology Tests and Procedures See All  Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Brain in Neurology Tests and Procedures A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. ...more  Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine in Neurology Tests and Procedures Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.

Orthopedic Tests and Procedures See All  Bone Biopsy in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope. ...more  Bone Marrow Biopsy in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more  Bone Scan in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton.

Cancer Tests Overview See All  Understanding Cancer Tests in Cancer Tests Overview Doctors use tests like mammography, MRI) and CT scans to help them screen for, diagnose, treat, and monitor cancer. Read on to learn more about them. ...more  Cancer Diagnostic Imaging in Cancer Tests Overview Imaging—X-rays, CT scans, MRIs—is a process that makes pictures of body structures and organs. It is used to find tumors and other abnormalities, to determine the extent of disease, and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

Pulmonary Tests and Procedures See All  Chest X-Ray in Pulmonary Tests and Procedures A chest X-ray is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart are working. Certain heart problems can cause changes in your lungs. Certain diseases can cause changes in the structure of the heart or lungs. ...more  Chest Ultrasound in Pulmonary Tests and Procedures A chest ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at the structures and organs in your chest.

Urology Tests and Procedures See All  CT Scan of the Kidney in Urology Tests and Procedures CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body. This includes the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more  Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer in Urology Tests and Procedures Cryotherapy involves freezing cancer cells and cutting off their blood supply. Read on to learn more about this treatment.

Cancer Test and Procedures See All Cancer Tests Overview See All Gastroenterology Tests and Procedures See All Pulmonary Tests and Procedures See All Orthopedic Tests and Procedures See All Neurology Tests and Procedures See All Gynecology Tests and Procedures See All Urology Tests and Procedures See All  Understanding Cancer Tests in Cancer Tests Overview Doctors use tests like mammography, MRI) and CT scans to help them screen for, diagnose, treat, and monitor cancer. Read on to learn more about them.

Interactive Tools See All  Mammogram Quiz Answer this one: Although mammograms can identify tumors at a very early stage, the tumors may have been growing for how long by the time they show up on the X-ray?...more  Breast Cancer Quiz True or false: Most of the lumps women find when checking their breasts aren't cancerous....more  Nutrition and Cancer Quiz True or false: Studies suggest that people who consume lots of antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin A, and carotenoids) from food sources have a lower cancer risk....more  Prostate Health Quiz This quiz will help you build your

About Cancer Treatment See All  Treatment Protocols for Cancer in About Cancer Treatment The conventional, main methods of treating cancer are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy/biological therapy. Your healthcare provider will determine which treatment or treatments are best for you. ...more  Preparing for Cancer Treatment in About Cancer Treatment The first step in preparing for your cancer treatment is to find an oncologist and treatment center.

Chemotherapy See All  Chemotherapy: If You Are Considering It in Chemotherapy Questions to ask your healthcare provider if you are considering chemotherapy....more  Chemotherapy's Effects on Organs and Body Systems in Chemotherapy Because anticancer medicines are made to kill growing cells, they also affect normal, fast-growing cells such as blood cells forming in the bone marrow and cells in the digestive tract, reproductive system, and hair follicles. Some anticancer medicines may affect cells of vital organs, such as the heart, kidney, bladder, lungs, and nervous system. ...more

Hormone Therapy See All  Hormone Therapy For Cancer Treatment in Hormone Therapy With some cancers, people are given hormone therapy as soon as cancer is diagnosed, before any other treatment. It may shrink a tumor, or it may halt the advance of the disease. In some cancers, such as prostate cancer, hormone therapy helps ease the painful and distressing symptoms of advanced disease.