LibGuides: Cancer Recommended Resources: Common Diagnostic Tests

Biopsy and Cytology Tests (American Cancer Society)
This page explains the different types of biopsies and how they are used to diagnose cancer.

Computed Tomography (RadiologyInfo.org)
On this RadiologyInfo.org for patients, you can find the benefits and risks of a specific CT procedure, how to prepare, its uses, and more.
CT Scan (Nucleus Medical Media)
This 3D animation created by Nucleus Medical Media presents an overview of how a computerized tomography (CT) machine works and explains why CT scans are taken along with how they are used. An explanation of the CT scan procedure is also provided.

Endoscopy (American Cancer Society)
This page provides a brief overview of the most common types of endoscopy, including what they are used for and what to expect when you have them.
Lower GI Endoscopy (Nucleus Medical Media)
This 3D medical animation shows the placement of an endoscope in the large colon (bowel) during a colonoscopy procedure.

X-ray (Radiography) - Upper GI Tract (RadiologyInfo.org)
On this page, you can learn about the uses, equipment, process, risks, preparation, and results for a fluoroscopy procedure.

Mammogram Basics (American Cancer Society)
This page from the American Cancer Society explains a mammogram procedure and its reports.
Breast Cancer Mammogram (Nucleus Medical Media)
This 3D medical animation provides an anatomical overview of a woman's breast and demonstrates the steps involved in obtaining a mammogram.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (RadiologyInfo.org)
Learn about the benefits and risks of a specific MRI procedure, how to prepare, and more.

Nuclear Medicine Scans for Cancer (American Cancer Society)
Information about all aspects of positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT) scans.

General Ultrasound (RadiologyInfo.org)
Information on the uses, preparation, and process for general ultrasound procedures.

Cancer Recommended Resources