Cancer

Cancer Diagnosis

From blood tests to imaging studies to biopsies, your doctor will need to conduct certain exams to confirm a cancer diagnosis. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare.

genomic testing for BRAF mutations in cancer

BRAF Testing: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Flow Cytometry: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

sarcoma ribbon against carcinoma ribbon colors illustrating differences

Sarcoma vs. Carcinoma: Differences and Similarities

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD

How Cancer is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Bone Marrow Biopsy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
Differences Between a Malignant and Benign Tumor

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Families Predisposed to Cancer: Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
When Your Primary Cancer Tumor Cannot Be Found

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Liquid Tumors and How They Develop

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
How to Explain Your Cancer Diagnosis to Loved Ones

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Neoplasm Types and Factors That Cause Them

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
Is Cancer Possibly Contagious?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
PET Scan: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
Heart Cancer: Understanding Cardiac Tumors

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
How Multiple Myeloma Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD