Diagnosis? What tests are done to diagnosis lymphoma? Can a ct alone diagnose this? What tests are done. Im so confused ive had a ct, and awaiting appointment for my consultant but wandering if a ct actually shows lymphoma or only big masses.
There are a number of tests that may be carried out if lymphoma is suspected and you can read more about this here.
A CT scan may give doctors a good idea about what is going on, but sometimes a biopsy is also needed.
I appreciate waiting when you are worried is very stressful but I'm sure your consultant or one of the team will be able to clarify your situation soon.
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As celene said often more than one test is needed to diagnose a cancer. With lymphoma often blood tests, a biopsy and a scan is needed to diagnose and stage ( decide the size and extent of the cancer) a lymphoma.
Sometimes CT scans don't pick up lymphoma but is often used to check for any lymph nodes that may be affected once a diagnosis is suspected or has already been made.
Talk to your doctor about what other tests you may need if nothing shows up on the scan.
