Tests for cancer
If you have health problems that you doctor think might be related to cancer you will need to undergo medical tests and examinations. These tests will help work out what the problem is.
Not all problems or tests end up showing cancer – some tests can help show it is not cancer.
People who already know they have cancer often get sent for tests too. These tests are to see if cancer has spread to other parts of the body or not, or if it is causing any problems inside the body.
This page lists some tests for cancer that are often used. These tests are mostly done in hospitals or special clinics. With some of the tests, the person getting the test might have an anaesthetic that puts you to sleep while your medical team completes the tests and take cares of you. These tests can take a few hours, from getting ready, getting the test done then waking up and getting checked by the doctor.
