Anal Cancer Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Anal Cancer below.
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How to Diagnose Anal Cancer
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. He will also do a physical exam. Tests may include the following:
- Digital rectal examination
- Anoscopy-exam of the anus and lower rectum
- Proctoscopy-exam of the rectum
- Transrectal ultrasound-a probe is inserted into the anus and/or rectum so your doctor can view the internal tissues
- Biopsy-the removal of cells to test for cancer in a laboratory
- X-ray-a test that uses radiation to take a picture of structures inside the body
- CT scan-a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of structures inside the abdomen and pelvis
- PET scan-a test that makes images to show activity in body tissue
- Combined CT and PET scan
- Lab tests-focusing on the function of the bone marrow, kidneys, and liver
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