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Before the decision is made to have surgery, you may have several tests such as an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan, a CT (Computerised Tomography
Other imaging investigations may be options, such as CT, MRI or nuclear imaging but your heart specialist has decided that this test is appropriate for
This may include an MRI scan so that the surgeon can see exactly where the connection is.
CT scans, MRI scans and nuclear medicine scans may also be options.
If you have X-rays, MRI scans or other recent investigation results carried out in another hospital then please bring these with you.
Limited spread of cancer means that your cancer has spread from its original location (metastasised), but is only visible at three or less sites on CT, MRI
Certain examinations can interfere with the operation of the insulin pump/Pod for example an MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), X-ray and CT scans
Occasionally, further investigations will be required such as, MRI scans, Ultrasound scan (USS), Bone scan or further biopsies.
If your recent MRI scan showed a suspicious area in one part of the prostate then the surgeon will usually take some extra samples from that area.