Gastrointestinal cancers

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A CT scan is used to produce internal cross-sectional images of the body. The images aid the detection of disease and injury, allowing effective treatment planning.

Get rapid access to a cystoscopy at our Nuffield Health Hospital's. Our experienced urologists all specialise in this diagnostic procedure.

A biopsy is a procedure to remove and examine a sample of tissue from a lump or suspicious area of the body.

An MRI is a type of scan that creates detailed images of the inside of your body. Your doctor or healthcare professional has recommended an MRI scan because it is the best way to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition.

Ultrasound is a non-invasive scan that uses sound waves to create live images from the inside of the body.

An X-ray machine produces images of the inside of the body. It is effective in assessing bones and other dense structures within the body.

Chemotherapy is the use of chemicals or drugs (cytotoxic agents) to disrupt or stop the growth of cancer cells.

Cryotherapy can be used to eradicate prostate cancer, as well as to treat skin lesions and sun spots

Hormone therapy for cancer uses medicines to block or lower the amount of hormones in the body to stop or slow down the growth of cancer.

Radiotherapy uses high-energy particles or waves, such as X-rays, gamma rays or protons, to destroy or damage cancer cells.