More Tests

I have been spending some time in the past few weeks looking at various tests that we may or not be familiar with. Some will be tests recommended to us for screening purposes. I have written before on the various recommended cancer screening tests that are available. Their primary aim is to detect cancer at an early stage, thereby increasing the chances of a cure.

Other tests will be used to establish a diagnosis or to aid in the diagnosis. So far I have written on the barium enema, the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test and colonoscopy. These are used in the diagnostic work up for colorectal and prostate cancer. I will be exploring various other tests involved in the evaluation of other cancers. If there is a particular test that you would like more information on, you can always email me. I will try to get the relevant information on the site as soon as possible.

Of course some of the tests may also be used for therapy. A good example is the colonoscopy test. This is because the colonoscope allows for the introduction of instruments through its core, which can perform various functions. These include the excision of polyps and the control of bleeding.

I will be following up with more cancer tests in the coming weeks and months. So far I have barium meal, Pap smear and fecal occult blood test on the agenda for future topics in this area. However, as I mentioned before you are more than welcomed to give me your input.

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