If your colposcopy or biopsy show abnormal cells which show you have cervical cancer, you will need to have other test to see if the cancer has spread outside the cervix and your general health. Tests can include:
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MRI scan
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scan can be used to compose a detailed picture of your pelvis and the area surrounding.
You will remain still, lying on a table which will slowly be moved into a scanner 鈥� the procedure usually takes 30-40 minutes. Sometimes you may be given an injection of dye, which will help your pelvic area show more clearly on the images which are produced
Please note, you will not be able to have an MRI scan if you have any metal in your body (eg implants, pacemaker)
For more information, visit our MRI information page.
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CT scan of your chest, abdomen & pelvis
A CT (Computed Tomography) scan is carried out using a special x-ray machine which produces an image of a cross section, or 鈥榮lice鈥� of the body. The scanner consists of a 鈥榙oughnut-shaped structure about two feet thick, through which you pass whilst lying on a couch.
The hospital website has some further information on CT scans.听
You can find more information about tests for cervical cancer here:
