Cancer Diagnostics

Diagnosing cancer involves the use of a variety of tests that provide details about abnormal cells, which may have been detected through routine medical examinations, self-examination or reported symptoms of cancer. More information about these cells must be gathered in order to identify and determine how aggressive the particular cancer cells are.

Cancer Diagnostics Information

Aggressive Cancers: Aggressive cancers grow and spread more quickly than less-aggressive or “indolent” cancers. There are many types of tests specifically designed to evaluate cancer. The Halifax Health Centers for Oncology are poised to offer the most advanced diagnostic services available today.
Early Detection & Accurate Diagnosis.: The first step in treating cancer is early detection and accurate diagnosis.
Diagnostic tests are used to accurately diagnose disease, determine prognosis, and monitor cancer for progression or recurrence. Diagnostic tests are used to diagnose primary disease, identify cancer subtype, predict prognosis, direct treatment, evaluate response to treatment, detect minimal residual disease, and monitor remission or progression. There are a number of diagnostic tests that fall into five categories: pathology, diagnostic imaging, blood tests, tumor marker tests, and genomics.

Central Florida Cancer Care

Halifax Health – Center for Oncology has produced a long list of “firsts” in oncology diagnosis and treatment. This should be a source of confidence for you, knowing we are leaders in the development of new and better ways to discover and treat cancer.