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How reliable is an ultrasound scan?

How much does an ultrasound, or ct scan cost?

  • I need to get one done to confirm that I dont have throat cancer or any other type of cancer in my throat/neck area, doctors have been negligent in poviding me this, their arrogance wont let them do it. Also is there any other way of finding out if I have cancer, blood test maybe? And how efective would the ultrasound/ct scan be at detecting this, and what other methods are available and how much do they cost.

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    Cost depends on many factors but in general, if you don't have health insurance (which pays the entire cost) than a CT could cost around $1000 to $3000. An ultrasound, again depending on many factors can cost over $700. There is no blood test to confirm cancer. The only real way to confirm if you have cancer is by having a biopsy taken of the tumor or the area of concern. Ultrasounds and CT can only detect something 'suspicious' but cannot confirm whether it is cancer or not. A biopsy would be the best way to indicate whether you are dealing with cancer or not. Not sure about the actual cost but up to $3000. might cover it.

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Two VERY different tests! An ultrasound is under $1000. A CT can be between $10000 and $5000. . . The CT would be HIGHLY effective at detecting it. . . an MRI would be better. An ultrasound would show lumps/bumps but can't prove anything is cancer. There is a blood test called a "tumor marker" but doctors are divided on how reliable they are. My Oncologist is a top researcher and she doesn't use them. You'll get an ultrasound before a doc prescribes a CT or MRI--but that's a good jumping off point. Good luck.

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