Question 1

will a ct scan (no contrast) detect cervical cancer if it's stage 2b or above? i realize a ct can't diagnose cervical cancer, i'm just wondering how likely it is that something would show up on a ct.

Accepted Answer

Possible: A CT scan is a general diagnostic tool. It is possible to pick up a mass on CT depending on the size and the body of the person. However there is no way to be 100% sure it is a cancer until further testing, usually biopsy, is performed.

Question 2

would a ct contrast scan and x-ray (which was done before i had an appendectomy) have shown if i had cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Ct scan would only show cancer if there were a large mass. To check for cervical cancer, you need to see a gynecologist. They will probably start with a Pap smear and a good exam. Hope this helps!

Question 3

why do i have right side pain under rib i've had cervical cancer in remission right now.i've seen a gastroligist, did a upper and lower gi.i've had a ct scans and sonograms

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like things are being done appropriately.  The first concern is for metastatic disease from your cervical cancer, but that should be ruled out by the ct.  Other causes for pain in that area would include gallstones (ruled out by the ultrasound), ulcers or bowel obstruction (ruled out by the upper and lower GI studies), infection or pancreatitis (ruled out by ct).

If the pain is in the rib itself, it's possible that you could have a fracture, though ct would probably have seen it, or perhaps an inflammatory process called costochonritis.

Question 4

what would be in a ct scan report 2 cnfirm dat cervix cancer has reached advancd stage wher radiation&chemo has 2 b given please help 4 my mom?

Accepted Answer

Cervical cancer: Usually if radiation or chemotherapy is been given, the cancer might be advanced already. Ct scan can show cancer beyond the cervix, affecting the uterine tissue and pelvic sidewall. It can say many things that would point that the cancer has spread. Look for cervical cancer staging in a search engine.

Question 5

i have a check up to see if i have cervical cancer.if it was bad would the doc have felt it in my pap exam or would a ct show ?bleeding  after sex to

Accepted Answer

Cervical Cancer?: It is very rare that a physician can see that the cervix is cancerous during the pelvic exam. The skin that is collected with the pap smear is what is diagnostic.  The goal with pap smears is to catch changes in the cervix that can predict risk of cancer before you get cancer.  That is why it is so important to have these on a regular basis.

Question 6

i had a pap smear a year ago that was clear, could cervical cancer show up in a year. ive missed my period for two months. ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Missing periods is not a sign of cervical cancer. 
Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx

Question 7

would a urine test show if i had cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Urine tests do not show current or earlier cancer of the cervix. PAP smear would be a better test.

Question 8

would a pelvic mri scan detect cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Only advanced : Early invasive cervical cancer won't show. It is no substitute for the Pap smear

Question 9

would a transvaginal ultrasound show cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Only if large: Cervical cancer can be microscopic (very early) or large with a tumor that you can feel on pelvic examination as well as see on ultrasound.  So, it can miss a lot in between. It is NOT a good tool to use for screening for cervical cancer. But sometimes it can help to evaluate or look at the upper cervix to see if it is enlarged. The lower cervix a doctor can seen clearly when you get a pelvic exam

Question 10

can loop excision show cervical cancer after punch biopsy showed high grade cin?

Accepted Answer

CIN: Yes, it depends on what's going on at the exact sight of the biopsy.  Either biopsy could have found invasion/cancer.

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Will a ct scan (no contrast) detect cervical cancer if it's stage 2b or above? i realize a ct can't diagnose cervical cancer, i'm just wondering how likely it is that something would show up on a ct.

A member asked:

Would a ct contrast scan and x-ray (which was done before i had an appendectomy) have shown if i had cervical cancer?

A member asked:

Why do i have right side pain under rib i've had cervical cancer in remission right now.i've seen a gastroligist, did a upper and lower gi.i've had a ct scans and sonograms

A member asked:

What would be in a ct scan report 2 cnfirm dat cervix cancer has reached advancd stage wher radiation&chemo has 2 b given please help 4 my mom?

A member asked:

I have a check up to see if i have cervical cancer.if it was bad would the doc have felt it in my pap exam or would a ct show ?bleeding after sex to

A member asked:

I had a pap smear a year ago that was clear, could cervical cancer show up in a year. ive missed my period for two months. ?

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Would a urine test show if i had cervical cancer?

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Would a pelvic mri scan detect cervical cancer?

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Would a transvaginal ultrasound show cervical cancer?

A member asked:

Can loop excision show cervical cancer after punch biopsy showed high grade cin?

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