Testing for Cancer
The following is a list of tests and procedures commonly used to diagnose and evaluate your condition. It is not uncommon to have one or more of these tests performed or to have one or more of them repeated throughout your experience.
Most tests are performed in the radiology department and interpreted by a radiologist.
If you have an appointment to see your Cancer Center physician following testing, he/she will discuss results with you at that time. If however you do not have an appointment, we will call you with your results. If however you do not receive a call, please call the office.
Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
Bone Scan
CT SCAN (Computed Axial Tomography)
Echocardiogram
Lumbar Puncture/Spinal Tap
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
MUGA Scan (Multigated Acquisition Scan)
Paracentesis / Abdominal Tap
PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)/Spirogram
Thoracentesis
Ultrasound