Mammography is a medical imaging test that uses low-dose X-rays to create pictures of breast tissue. It is commonly used to look for breast cancer early and to evaluate breast symptoms. Mammography can be performed as routine screening or as targeted imaging when there is a specific concern. It is typically offered in outpatient imaging centers, hospitals, and breast clinics.

Ultrasound is a medical imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of structures inside the body. It is commonly used to look at organs, blood flow, and soft tissues in real time. In cancer care, Ultrasound often helps evaluate symptoms, guide biopsies, and support procedures such as fluid drainage. It is used in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and sometimes at the bedside.

SPECT is a nuclear medicine imaging test that shows how organs and tissues are functioning. It stands for single photon emission computed tomography. It uses a small amount of radioactive tracer and a special camera to create three-dimensional images. It is commonly used in hospitals and imaging centers to evaluate cancer-related findings and treatment effects.

A Bone scan is an imaging test that shows areas of increased or decreased activity in the bones. It is most often performed in a nuclear medicine or radiology department. In cancer care, it is commonly used to look for bone involvement such as metastases (spread to bone). It can also be used for some non-cancer bone problems, depending on the clinical question.

Whole-body MRI is an MRI scan designed to image most of the body in a single session. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of internal tissues. In oncology, it is commonly used to look for cancer spread and to assess bone marrow and soft tissues. It can be performed with or without IV contrast depending on the clinical question.

Brain MRI is an imaging test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the brain. It does not use ionizing radiation like CT scans or X-rays. In cancer care, it is commonly used to evaluate brain tumors, brain metastases, and neurologic symptoms. It is also used to plan and monitor treatments such as surgery and radiation therapy.

Contrast-enhanced MRI is an MRI scan performed after an IV contrast agent is given to help certain tissues show up more clearly. It is commonly used in cancer care to detect tumors, better define tumor boundaries, and evaluate whether disease has spread. It can also help clinicians distinguish treatment-related changes from active cancer in some situations. It is used across many body areas, including the brain, breast, liver, pelvis, and spine.

Contrast-enhanced CT is a computed tomography (CT) scan performed after giving a contrast material to improve image clarity. It helps radiologists see organs, blood vessels, and many tumors more distinctly than on a non-contrast CT. In oncology, it is commonly used for detecting cancer, staging disease, and checking response to treatment. Contrast is often iodine-based and given through a vein, and sometimes also by mouth depending on the body area.

MRI is an imaging test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body. It does not use ionizing radiation (the type used in X-rays and CT scans). MRI is commonly used in oncology to evaluate tumors, guide treatment planning, and monitor response to therapy. It is also used across many non-cancer conditions of the brain, spine, joints, abdomen, and pelvis.

A CT scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional pictures of the body. It can show organs, bones, blood vessels, and many tumors more clearly than a standard X-ray. CT scan is commonly used in emergency care and routine medical workups, and it is widely used across cancer care. In oncology, it often supports diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and follow-up.