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This page links to content about imaging scans that are used to diagnose and track the progress of cancer.
Imaging scans allow doctors to create detailed pictures of what's going on in our bodies without having to open us up. There are several scans commonly used to diagnose and track cancer, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans and ultrasound.
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Scans (imaging) is a sub-category of Detecting cancer and Tests
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Latest Scans (imaging) news from Cancer Research UK
- News story: Brain scans could diagnose and monitor glioma brain tumours
11 January 2012 - Press Release: New cancer imaging technique uses vitamin C to detect more aggressive tumours
3 August 2011 - Press Release: New imaging technique reveals if breast cancer treatments are working
27 October 2010 - News story: Professor John Griffiths receives European Magnetic Resonance Award
18 March 2010
- News story: London researchers pioneer MRI technique to detect ovarian chemo benefits
18 August 2011 - News story: Spiral CT screening of heavy smokers could decrease lung cancer death rates
8 November 2010 - News story: MRI scans 'shouldn't guide treatment decisions for early-stage breast cancer patients'
22 October 2010 - Press Release: Body's baking soda used to catch cancer early
28 May 2008
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