Can an X-ray detect throat cancer?

X-rays are often used to detect if throat cancer is your throat disorder. X-rays for throat cancer are often supplemented by having the patient swallow barium. Barium makes the throat more visible on the x-rays. X-rays may also be used to detect the cancer in the lungs. Lung cancer and throat cancer sometimes occur at the same time. read more

Warning: Some graphic content below! It can. We used to use many years ago. Now not any more. CT and MRI scans are more used these days. Throat cancer is usually detected by direct laryngoscopy with biopsy. read more

A series of x-rays of the throat and esophagus is taken as you swallow. The barium can help show problems in the throat. Chest x-ray. A chest x-ray may be done to see if the cancer has spread to the lungs. If any suspicious spots are seen on the chest x-ray, a CT scan of the chest may be needed to get a more detailed picture. read more