Blog categorized as Diagnosis & Tests

Gallbladder Cancer Symptoms, Jaundice & Tests | IDCC
Learn gallbladder cancer warning signs—right upper abdominal pain, jaundice, weight loss—and the tests used (ultrasound, CT/MRI/MRCP, biopsy) to confirm it.
06.02.26 08:51 PM - Comment(s)
Prostate Cancer Symptoms, PSA Test & Diagnosis | IDCC
Learn prostate cancer warning signs, what PSA means, common causes of high PSA, and how diagnosis is confirmed with MRI and biopsy—plus when to seek care.
26.01.26 08:57 PM - Comment(s)
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: Early Signs & Tests | IDCC
Persistent bloating, early fullness, pelvic pain or urinary changes? Learn ovarian cancer warning signs and tests (ultrasound, CA-125, CT/MRI).
23.01.26 10:11 PM - Comment(s)
Cervical Cancer Symptoms & Pap/HPV Tests | IDCC
Know cervical cancer warning signs—post-coital bleeding, abnormal discharge, pelvic pain—and the tests that confirm it (Pap/HPV, colposcopy, biopsy).
20.01.26 08:46 PM - Comment(s)
Lung Cancer Symptoms: Warning Signs & Tests 
Persistent cough, blood in sputum, breathlessness or chest pain? Learn lung cancer warning signs, risk factors, and tests like CT, bronchoscopy and biopsy.
19.01.26 09:17 PM - Comment(s)
Breast Cancer Symptoms & Tests: How to Know? | IDCC
Know early breast cancer warning signs—lump, nipple discharge, skin changes, armpit node—and the tests that confirm it (USG/mammogram/biopsy).
18.01.26 08:29 PM - Comment(s)
Throat Cancer Symptoms: Warning Signs & Tests
Learn common throat cancer symptoms, red flags (neck lump, hoarseness, swallowing pain), risk factors, and tests like endoscopy and biopsy.
17.01.26 09:55 PM - Comment(s)
First Oncology Visit: What to Expect 
A simple guide to your first oncology visit—what to bring, questions to ask, tests, staging, and next steps. Patient-friendly and practical.
15.01.26 12:42 PM - Comment(s)
PET-CT vs CT vs MRI: Which Test and Why?
Understand PET-CT vs CT vs MRI—what each scan shows, when it’s used in cancer care, preparation tips, and how doctors choose the right test.
14.01.26 02:33 PM - Comment(s)
Liquid Biopsy
Liquid biopsy is a blood test that detects circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to help guide targeted therapy and personalized cancer care, especially when tissue biopsy is difficult or insufficient. It can also help monitor response. A negative result may still need tissue confirmation.
09.01.26 10:16 PM - Comment(s)