Diagnosis of a gynaecological cancer may involve a number of tests, including:

• a physical examination, including a pelvic examination
• a cervical screening test
• blood tests, such as a CA-125 test
• imaging tests – these may include a transvaginal ultrasound, a computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or positron emission tomography (PET) scans
• A PET scan, which includes injection of a weak radioactive substance into your body to show up cancer spots
• taking a tissue sample (biopsy) for examination under a microscope.