Pharyngeal Cancer Diagnosis
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Diagnosing Pharyngeal Cancer
If you have been recently diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer, or have been battling pharyngeal cancer for some time and are exploring your treatment options, you are not alone. This can be a confusing and overwhelming time. However, you can find innovative options, hope and compassionate care at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA).
If you are experiencing any symptoms of pharyngeal cancer, consult your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may use one or a combination of the following imaging tests which may assist in diagnosing and staging pharyngeal cancer:
- Ultrasound – This technology uses sound waves to provide echoes of your internal organs. The echoes that tumors produce are different than those of healthy tissues.
- CT (computerized tomography) scan – This scan uses X-ray images to show your internal organs
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) – An MRI uses radiofrequency waves to create detailed cross-sectional images.
- PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography) – This X-ray procedure uses a computer to generate detailed pictures of what is happening in your body for pharyngeal cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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