Does A CT Scan With Contrast Detect Cancer Of The Stomach?

Posted on Mon, 5 Jun 2017

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Question : I had a ct with contrast on my stomach as well as my chest. I was complaining of stomach upset as well no appitite. They also did a ton of blood work. Everthing came back normal . stomach wall normal as well as liver and pancrest and kidneys all normal.My question is should I have more test?Could they see stomach cancer? Or any cancer ? The docs were not alarmed.

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
CT scan can see very well if a cancer has spread.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

The fibrogastrocopy is the best test to diagnose a possible cancer in the stomach, because it can look closely in the stomach with a camera. But, CT scan is a rather good exam too because if would see very well a cancer that has been spread. If your doctors were not alarmed that means that they have been pretty sure that it had covered a good part of stomach.
I would suggest that you use the medicines for the stomach for 2 weeks and if not better, talk to you doctors about this exam.
Also, be careful with your diet and avoid spicy and greasy foods.

The Ct can see very well a possible lung cancer and also cancers in other parts of the body.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako

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