A chest X-ray is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart are working. Certain heart problems can cause changes in your lungs. Certain diseases can cause changes in the structure of the heart or lungs.
A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and a computer to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.
Bronchoscopy is a procedure to look directly at the airways in the lungs through a thin, lighted tube (bronchoscope).
An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Read on to learn more about the procedure, including why you might need it, how to get ready for it, and what happens during and after.
Colonoscopy is a procedure that lets your healthcare provider check the inside of your entire large intestine or colon.
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done.
The stage of a cancer is a description of how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Read on to learn the staging of AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma (KS), the most common type of KS in the U.S.
A look at the tests you may need to confirm a diagnosis of Kaposi sarcoma.