Cancer-related Checkup - OnCare Cancer Center Cancer-related Checkup

Cancer-related checkup

Cancer-related check-up include the following:

  • Physical exam and history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. A history of the patient’s health habits and past illnesses and treatments will also be taken.

  • Laboratory tests: Medical procedures that test samples of tissue, blood, urine, or other substances in the body.

  • Imaging procedures: Procedures that make pictures of areas inside the body.

  • Genetic tests: Tests that look for certain gene mutations (changes) that are linked to some types of cancer.

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