Diagnosis and Treatment

How does my doctor know I have endometrial (uterine) cancer?

If you’re having symptoms that might be caused by cancer in the uterus, your doctor will want to check further. Your doctor is likely to ask you questions about these things.

How does my doctor know I have cervical cancer?

If you’re having symptoms that are like those of cervical cancer, your doctor will want to know why. Your doctor will ask some questions regarding the following:

How does my doctor know I have breast cancer?

If you’re having symptoms of breast cancer or have something suspicious that has shown up on a previous test, your doctor will want to follow up. Your doctor is likely to ask you questions concerning these things:

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If you’re a woman, there is a one in eight chance that at some point in your life you will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Also according to the American Cancer Society, more than 180,000 women were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer last year in the United States, and more than 40,000 died from it.

How does my doctor know I have Stomach Cancer?

Q: What do I do if I think I have stomach cancer?
A: If there is any reason to suspect stomach cancer, your doctor will ask you questions about risk factors and symptoms and do a complete physical exam. The doctor will feel your abdomen to see if there are any abnormal changes. You may need to have some tests done to find out what's going on.

Tests that may be done to find stomach cancer

Understanding Your Diagnosis

Having a clear understanding of your diagnosis is your starting point. (As you move through the diagnostic process -- from detection of your cancer to, perhaps, surgery -- you'll learn the details of your unique situation.) Here are the essential components of a complete cancer diagnosis:

Types of Gynecologic Cancer Surgery

The following are some of the common types of gynecological surgery:

Sexuality Issues and Cancer

Sexuality Questions

Colonoscopy - What to Expect

A colonoscopy is a diagnostic examination that allows a doctor to look inside the entire colon and rectum. It is used to determine the cause of colorectal problems. It is also used as a routine screening test for colorectal cancer in people who have no symptoms.

About the procedure

Fecal Occult Blood Tests - What to Expect

The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a diagnostic examination used to detect blood in the feces (stool). Blood in the stool may be a sign of colorectal cancer or other problems such as polyps (growths that develop on the inner wall of the colon and rectum) or ulcers.

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