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Understanding Your Diagnosis

How Does My Doctor Know I Have Vaginal Cancer?
Even if you don't have symptoms, your doctor or gynecologist may find vaginal cancer during a routine visit to have a pelvic exam and Pap test. If you're having symptoms of vaginal cancer, your doctor will ask you about these things.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Understanding Your Stage of Vaginal 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 woman's vaginal cancer. A cancer's stage is one of the most important factors in deciding what treatment to have for the cancer. The staging classification for vaginal cancer was developed by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Colposcopy
Colposcopy is a procedure that gives your healthcare provider a magnified view of the cervix. It is done using a lighted microscope called a colposcope. In most cases, a sample of cervical cells is taken during a biopsy.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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
X-ray
An x-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest x-ray).
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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