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Understanding Your Diagnosis

Tests That Help Evaluate Penile Cancer
If the pathologist has found cancer in your biopsy, your doctor may order more tests to help decide which treatment plan would be best. These tests can also help stage the cancer, or see if it has spread. You may need more than one of these tests.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What Are the Stages of Penile Cancer?
The stage of cancer tells how much and how far the disease has spread. By using exams and tests, a doctor can tell the stage of a man's penile cancer. A cancer's stage is one of the most important factors in deciding what treatment to have.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Computed Tomography (CT)
Computed tomography (CT) is a test that combines x-rays and computer scans. The result is a detailed picture that can show problems with soft tissues (such as the lining of your sinuses), organs (such as your kidneys or lungs), and bones.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI combines the use of strong magnets and radio waves to form an MRI image.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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