1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. How to test for cancer

How to test for cancer

How many types of the cancer test is available in india ?? how to check cancer disease can you help me ??

4385 Views v

...  Read More

Is this cancer i m scared its been 7 days this do not go away very very painfull what should i do is this cancer or not???

3533 Views v

Please visit a surgeon locally ...  Read More

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image +170
Consult with a doctor
Online now

I any test to detect all cancers in body ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

4810 Views v

Diagnosis l ...  Read More

What is cancer, symptoms,how a doctor treatment a canver patient, chemotherapy's side effect, what cancer don't need to shave head?

1648 Views v

Such a broad category(cancer) is very difficult to explain through messages. If you had any doubt particular cancer, ready to explain ...  Read More

Is this cancer ? or non cancer ? pet ct and mri attached. kindly describe decease ?? and treatment ?

2192 Views v

Based on the report there is a lesion in the end of large intestine. Hope so that the patient has received chemotherapy cycles. The scan says the lesion has responded to the treatment but MRI says per ...  Read More

MY UNCLE HAS CANCER PROBLEM CAN WE CURE IT IN ANY HOSPITAL.CAN U TELL SIR.PAST 1 MONTH HE HAS A CANCER

1512 Views v

Yes. Take him to an oncologist please. ...  Read More

My mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer and got her breast surgically removed. A year later she was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer and then she could not be saved. No cancer history in family before this. Do I need to go for a early checkup ? Should I worry that I might have cancer too in coming years.?

7581 Views v

The best way to check for breast cancer (technically called as screening) is to test for abnormal "BRCA" gene. But it is costly and not easily available commercially. So the alternative approach is to ...  Read More

Mean every person who having cancers.. They might All will hve Hiv...now a days Celebrities ND every one getting Cancer.. Mean they all will hve Hiv

878 Views v

No ...  Read More

Is cancer contagious from husband to a pregnant wife? This is a concern about family members getting cancer from each other.

1900 Views v

Hello there. I can understand your concern. Cancer is not like conjunctivitis. It doesn't spread that way. You cannot give him cancer and nor can he give you cancer. Cancer starts within one's bo ...  Read More

Why people's Get cancer.... Because of their sins People get cancer... .i want know about this.. R by dng any wrong they get cancer... Am nt understanding Am confused On this..

1050 Views v

Present understanding of cancer suggests that it is an uncontrolled multiplication of crud that causes cancer, nothing related to sins, making everyone prone to develop cancer ...  Read More

I see now a days that many people after 60 years are diagnosed with cancer . The thing is, it is diagnosed in the last stage. Is there a test that we can perform every 6 months that can point out early stage cancer any where in the body?.

20 Views v

Visit an Oncologist if you are having any symptoms. There are some screening test which should be done in individuals at risk. These include blood tests , tumour markers ,fecal immunochemical test, L ...  Read More

Hi, I'm 24 years old female. I feel a hard lump on one of my underarm. It is hard like a bone. I feel uncomfortable if I bring my arm closer to my chest. I fear of this can be a symptom of breast cancer.

32 Views v

A hard lump in underarm should be evaluated at earliest. You should visit a Surgeon for clinical examination which will help determine the extent of problem. If there is a lump found on examinati ...  Read More

I have checked everything except for colonoscopy, all are normal according to doctors, apart from grade 1 fatty liver, it is over 3 months I don't somke and drink, all CA markers are normal, still my fear of cancer keeps coming back, please suggest what to do

56 Views v

Hello, I understand your fear, but I want to firmly reassure you: your test results are excellent, and there is absolutely no evidence of cancer. * Normal Results: Clear CA markers at age 34 are highl ...  Read More

Hi Sir / Madam In the Recent times I lost my close relatives with liver problem & Heart Attack from that day I have health anxiety and I have done all Blood tests , 2D echo , MRi Brain and everything is clear and I came out of anxiety , At Present My Thoughts are going on Colon & Rectal Cancer , If any pain is coming in stomach I am Feeling is it c

...

27 Views v

Your reports are normal, which is reassuring. At your age 29, the chance of colon or rectal cancer is very low, especially if you do not have warning signs. Your symptoms seem more related to health a ...  Read More

Please tell me it is proctotis only ? Why has gastro surgeon taken the biopsy from rectum? And is this the reason that I noticed bleeding after passing motion done right after colonoscopy?

39 Views v

Mostly look like proctitis and biopsy for the disease confirmation. at the this age rare chances of cancer so don’t worry wait for biopsy report or sometime may be inflammatory bowel disease ...  Read More

Need consultation with best uro Oncologist in New Delhi. BCG 80 mg applied 6 times at an interval of one week, after cystoscopy no appearance of tumor cells, but then after maintenance dose 3 times at an interval of one week, lesions appear, may be tumor.

29 Views v

I am a pediatric oncologist. so unable to provide you adequate guidance. Sorry. Don't know why algorithm showed me your question ...  Read More

Hello my father has been diagnosed by HCC liver cancer BCLC stage Child pugh-A Can u please suggest me treatment Which is the best option immunotherapy Injections or TACE

27 Views v

I am pediatric oncologist, hence this question has been wrongly assigned to me ...  Read More

I have white discharge from my right breast nipple, when I squeezed it, a small white drop came out. I have a slight pain in my nipple. Then my periods are delayed. Then I have hypothyroidism. What could be the reason? Is there a chance of cancer?

58 Views v

Symptoms seems vague. Better to consult a gynaecologist and endocrinologist . This can be due to hormonal imbalance also. ...  Read More

As my father is suffering from oesophagus cancer.These are his reports.What is the further procedure?

28 Views v

First one is to get the UGIE done with biopsy ...  Read More

Hello Madam/Sir These are my father's reports please just let me know what are the further processes for treatment... currently in which stage is it?...

28 Views v

UGIE and biopsy ...  Read More

Breast lump present for about 2 years, size remained stable at 2.8 cm. After biopsy, the lump increased rapidly and is now around 6 cm. Biopsy result shows Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and HER2 positive. A core needle biopsy was done multiple times — 6 passes in the breast lesion and 3 passes in the axillary (underarm) area. Recent sonomammogram

...

86 Views v

U need to start treatment as soon as possible with anti her2 therapy ...  Read More

Hi is this Cancer treatment available how many days it's takes to recover fully what treatment will doctor gives plz help me with the ur precious time

55 Views v

Follicular carcinoma of thyroid. Prognosis is generally excellent when treated properly.treatment option is -Total thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid gland). Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy – ...  Read More

Will I get cancer if I stop today after smoking 12 cigarettes/day from 3 months? I am worried? Please clarify will I get cancer from this?

47 Views v

Hi. I understand your concern. Please do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

How can be sure that I don't have cancer in my body.even if some small symptoms arise I have a fear that it might be cancer, please help me

128 Views v

Consider psychological counselling from us to address health anxiety and fear of serious illness ...  Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two months ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause cancer or brai

...

52 Views v

Hello, I understand your concern, and it is very common to worry about radiation exposure. A single CT scan of the brain typically delivers about 1–2 mSv of radiation. You have had two CT scans ...  Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two months ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause cancer or brai

...

38 Views v

Diagnostic NCCT has low radiation risk that has theoretically negligible effects on future risk of malignancy. Professional exposure of long term radiation has theoretically risk of malignancy as side ...  Read More

Due to career related issue , I chewed tobacco for 1 year later I stopped once I got good job , now after getting job I stayed clean , from past 4 months i smoke daily cigerette 5-6 a day and now a pack , now left it due to fear of cancer as few people in my family had it and died from it , now I stopped smoking completely no bad habits now except

...

77 Views v

Great, for sharing vividly, now plan life n life goals professional goals with assertive health n fitness and married life ahead. Ayurved offers unique time tested detox the body n mind to propel acco ...  Read More

My mother has undergone breast cancer surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Recently we had PET CT. It shows the cancer has gone to collar bone lymp nodes. Doctor again advice with chemotherapy. Kindly help if the advice is right attached the pet ct report.

74 Views v

Repeat biopsy , ihc and BRCA testing and then plan chemotherapy based on reports ...  Read More

Hello, I am 22. I need an advice because my anxiety is killing me. Last December 5, I noticed a lump on the left side of my throat. I did not think of it since I had a tooth extraction on November 28 and suffered from dry socket. The lump was beneath the extraction site. But since it does not go away, I went to clinic for follow up check up and adv

...

130 Views v

No need to worry. It is tonsillar hypertrophy. ...  Read More

How many msv (ct scan) causes cancer in future ? How many ct scans (in msv)are safe in a year ? Is two brain Ct scan radiation causes cancer in future (2 ct scan difference 8 years) ?

47 Views v

It's safe and doesn't cause cancereven if 10 cr scan ...  Read More

Related Topics:

How does cancer spread tonge cancer clorectal cancer
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Get unlimited online consultations
Internet is not a doctor

Internet is not a doctor

Consult with real doctors online

  • Private consultation
  • 5-min response
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

Cancer test.

 223 Views
Recently one of my relatives tested positive in Cancer. My parents are scared very much. I want to just ... Read More

Whether I have cancer

 217 Views
I recently did my whole body checkup along with cancer screening and in the screening my CEA, CA19.9 and ... Read More

Is it serious?? Is it cancer sir??

 141 Views
Hello sir Sharing USG report of my aunt having neck swelling please see report sir. Is it serious or is i ... Read More

Is this cancer

 196 Views
What is this i have ulcer for 5 days is this cancer or what and what type of food should avoid plz tell

Is this cancer or what

 312 Views
Feel not want to eat and when i have empty stomach i feel vomiting wht is this is this sign of cancer i f ... Read More