Ovarian Cancer Detection Tools – MRI
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MRI for Ovarian Cancer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the innovative imaging techniques we use at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) to help diagnose and stage ovarian cancer. Instead of using X-rays, MRI systems use electromagnetic radiation to capture images of the body’s soft tissue. With MRI, CTCA radiologists are able to precisely pinpoint the exact location of ovarian cancer cells in your body.
Most MRI systems consist of a large tube-shaped or cylindrical magnet. When a patient is placed inside the MRI system, powerful electromagnets and radiofrequency waves generate cross-sectional images and a "picture" of the inside of the body. This helps map the location of ovarian cancer cells.
By isolating the precise location of cancerous cells, your care team at CTCA can better identify the stage of the disease and determine the most appropriate ovarian cancer treatment plan for you.
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