A CT scan is a test that uses x-rays and a computer to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. Find out how you have it and what happens afterwards.

May 6, 2025 · PET-CT scan A PET-CT scan combines a CT scan and a PET scan. It gives detailed information about your cancer. The PET scan uses a mildly radioactive liquid called a …

A CT colonography is a test that uses CT scans to check the large bowel (colon) and back passage (rectum).

CT scan bone scan PET scan MRI scan The first scan your specialist does is an MRI scan. MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It uses magnetism and radio waves to take pictures of …

CT scan PET-CT scan MRI scan of the area between your hip bones (pelvis) or liver ultrasound scan of the tummy (abdomen) or back passage (rectum) Tests on your bowel cancer cells …

A colonoscopy is a test to look inside your large bowel. You have information on how to prepare, including when to stop eating and drinking beforehand.

Your GP or specialist might arrange for you to have a number of tests. Find out about the tests you might have to diagnose and stage pancreatic cancer, including a physical examination, …

Waiting for scan results A specialist doctor needs to examine your scans and write a report. If you have a biopsy, the tissue is sent to a laboratory. A pathologist examines the tissue under a …

You have a number of tests to check for ovarian cancer. This usually includes blood tests and an ultrasound scan.

A PET scan is a test that creates 3 dimensional (3D) pictures of the inside of your body. PET stands for positron emission tomography.