Your doctor will examine you for signs of lung cancer and suggest some tests for lung cancer diagnosis.
Chest X-ray – It is done to find any abnormal areas in the lungs.
Computed Tomography (CT) scan – A CT scan can show the tumor’s size, position, and shape. It is also used for a guided needle biopsy to get a tissue sample if the cancer is deep inside the body.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – It is often used to detect lung cancer that has spread to the spinal cord.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan – It shows the spread of lung cancer to the liver, bones, or some other organs.
Sputum cytology, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis (where the doctor removes fluid from lungs), etc., are also done to diagnose lung cancer.
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