Mesothelioma TreatmentDiagnosis
The following techniques may be used during the process of confirming your diagnosis of mesothelioma:
Surgical Biopsy
Taken from the Greek word meaning view for the living, a biopsy is a procedure which involves the removal of a sample of tissue from the patient which is, in turn, sent to a doctor known as a pathologist a specialist who renders medical diagnoses by examining tissues and fluids removed from the body.
CT Scans
An abbreviation for computed tomography, the CT or CAT scan is a more precise imaging technique than the conventional x-ray.
Magentic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRIs are often used in the diagnosis of cancers such as mesothelioma. Short for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create cross-sectional images of the head and body. An MRI currently produces the clearest images available and provides doctors with a precise look at whats inside the body that may be of concern.
X-Rays
A lung x-ray may be the first diagnostic tool ordered for you if your doctor believes you may have mesothelioma. X-rays have long been used for exploring the chest area of those with suspected lung diseases.
