Question
Explain the different ways of diagnosing cancer.
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Answer
Cancer detection:
- Blood and bone marrow tests: are done for increased cell counts in case of leukemia.
- Histopathological study or biopsy: In biopsy, a piece of the suspected tissue cut into thin sections is stained and examined under microscope by a pathologist.
- Radiography: X-rays are used to detect cancer of the internal organs.
- Computed tomography: It uses X-rays to generate a three-dimensional image of the internal of an object.
- Resonance imaging: Non-ionising radiation and strong magnetic field are used in MRI to accurately detect pathological and physiological changes in the living tissue.
- Monoclonal antibodies: Antibodies against cancer-specific antigens are also used for detection of certain cancers.
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