Tests and investigations are used to diagnose cancer and to see how you are doing during and after treatment. In this section, you can find out more about some of these tests, why they are done and what to expect.
Whatever the reason for the test or scan it can be a really scary and difficult time. Finding out more about what a test involves and what it is really going to be like can be helpful and hopefully reduce your fears.
Go to types of tests and scans to find out more
Having these tests and cancer itself can bring up a lot of different feelings, whether you have just been diagnosed, are in the middle of treatment or have finished treatment. You can find out more about these feelings and ways of coping in the deal with it section.
If you are looking for information about what tests might be done for a specific cancer have a look in types of cancer.
