Question 1

can a ct scan with contrast of the stomach detect stomach cancer and how early?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Generally an upper endoscopy can be more sensitive.

Question 2

can a ct scan and mr miss stomach cancer? i am worring about my upcming endoscopy finding something. please help.

Accepted Answer

Yes if.....: it's in the early stages. Don't be an ostrich and bury your head in the sand.  Get the endoscopy if your MD recommends it.

Question 3

is it possible an abdominal ct scan gave me stomach cancer? i went to the er for stomach pains and shortly after experienced early satiety with no other symptoms. took ppis for 2 weeks but early satiety returned 3 months later?

Accepted Answer

: The radiation used in CT scans is diagnostic in dosage and would not result in the development of abdominal cancer.

Question 4

would ct scan of abdomen show stomach cancer or another issue ? it doesnt mention my stomach on scan report i am always bloated stomach has burning sensation constipated its always gurgling ive been to er 3 times and always say nothing wrong help?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see a gastroenterologist who will examine you gi wise. Probably related to your foods. Good luck.

Question 5

will an abdominal ct scan with contrast show stomach cancer?

Accepted Answer

It can: If the cancer is advanced or particularly invasive it will show on a CT.  Better diagnostic tool for this might be an upper endoscopy instead.

Question 6

pain in upper abdomen. goes into my chest. ct scan done sept 7 of abdomen normal. worried about cancer still. if ct scan came back normal, am i ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The ct scan is very sensitive. Believe the results.

Question 7

wouldnt a blood test or cat scan show stomach or colon cancer.?

Accepted Answer

Scanning for Cancer: Good morning:

not necessarily. Blood tests for cancer are not very specific and not too reliable.

A ct scan can pick up anatomical abnormalities but if the tumor is not large it may not be easily identifiable.

I would ask for more information on what stimulates your question.  If you are truly concerned have you asked for an mri? Or a gastroenterology consultation?

Question 8

in the last year  had lots of mri, cat scan, xray ultrasounds of my chest & stomach & my head & knee  how much of a risk do i have from getting cancer?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: First, MRI and ultrasound do not increase risk of cancer. These do not involve exposure to any radiation. CT imaging and to a lesser extent plain x-rays carry a very small risk, which might become significant to an individual if tests are repeated frequently over many years. It is estimated that a single CT of the abdomen might increase cancer risk by 0.05%.

Question 9

can ct scan of the abdomen detect stomach cancer?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: But may be inaccurate in some cases and endoscopy may be required for direct visualization and biopsy.

Question 10

can ct scan of the abdomen show stomach cancer or endocoscopy will show more?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopy: Endoscopy is much better at catching an early stomach cancer that would essentially be missed on CT scan.  CT scan is useful to check to see if it has moved into other organs like the liver or the lining of the abdominal cavity.

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A member asked:

Can a ct scan with contrast of the stomach detect stomach cancer and how early?

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Can a ct scan and mr miss stomach cancer? i am worring about my upcming endoscopy finding something. please help.

A member asked:

Is it possible an abdominal ct scan gave me stomach cancer? i went to the er for stomach pains and shortly after experienced early satiety with no other symptoms. took ppis for 2 weeks but early satiety returned 3 months later?

A member asked:

Would ct scan of abdomen show stomach cancer or another issue ? it doesnt mention my stomach on scan report i am always bloated stomach has burning sensation constipated its always gurgling ive been to er 3 times and always say nothing wrong help?

A member asked:

Will an abdominal ct scan with contrast show stomach cancer?

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Pain in upper abdomen. goes into my chest. ct scan done sept 7 of abdomen normal. worried about cancer still. if ct scan came back normal, am i ok?

A member asked:

Wouldnt a blood test or cat scan show stomach or colon cancer.?

A member asked:

In the last year had lots of mri, cat scan, xray ultrasounds of my chest & stomach & my head & knee how much of a risk do i have from getting cancer?

A member asked:

Can ct scan of the abdomen detect stomach cancer?

A member asked:

Can ct scan of the abdomen show stomach cancer or endocoscopy will show more?

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