Can an xray show stomach cancer?

A simple X-ray image (native image) of the abdomen canâ t detect colon cancer, but it can tell us if there is some intestinal obstruction present, or not. If there is an obstruction present, you can then research the possible cause of the obstruction, including colon cancer. More information about colon cancer can be gathered via an irigography. read more

CT scans show the stomach fairly clearly and often can confirm the location of the cancer. CT scans can also show the organs near the stomach, such as the liver, as well as lymph nodes and distant organs where cancer might have spread. The CT scan can help determine the extent (stage) of the cancer and if surgery may be a good treatment option. read more

This can be best seen by upper endoscopy or an upper GI x-ray with contrast. In the latter study, the ingested dye will outline the lining of the stomach and may show a cancer . Of the two tests, endoscopy is much more sensitive and has the advantage of enabling tissue biopsy . read more

Ultrasound can also be done with a probe put down the throat into the stomach. It can help tell how far the cancer has spread within the stomach or into nearby tissues and lymph nodes. CT scan (computed tomography): This test uses a special x-ray machine that takes pictures from many angles. read more