Question 1

can a doctor suspect lung cancer from stethoscope?

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Lung cancer: A small lung cancer can not be detected by stethoscope. Advanced lung cancer may cause fluid formation in the chest which can be suspected by stethoscope.

Question 2

can drs hear indications of lung cancer through stethoscope?

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No: Lung cancer can not be diagnosed by listening to the lungs with a stethoscope.

Question 3

can a doctor tell if you have lung cancer with a stethoscope?

Accepted Answer

No: And no. It can be suspected but not diagnosed with auscultation.

Question 4

can hearing be affected by lung cancer?

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Chemotherapy: Usually the lung cancer itself does not affect hearing.  However, platinum based chemotherapy (ie cisplatinum) can cause hearing loss which can be temporary or even permanent.

Question 5

how do doctors tell if you have lung cancer?

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X-ray: Really look, listen, feel, test.
X-ray or ct can be first notice even without symptoms.
Proof is biopsy or removal.

Question 6

doctors, what are the symptoms for stage 2 lung cancer?

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Depends.: Lung cancer typically has no obvious symptoms. Thats why so difficult to diagnose early. If already diagnosed then some symptoms depending on location and size may be cough/shortness of breath/weight loss/blood clot/abnormal chest xray. Rarelly coughing blood up. Stage 2 now has a much better prognosis.

Question 7

lung cancer symptoms, should i go to the doctor?

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Probably: If you are unwell, a physician visit is advised. There are no symptoms that are specific for lung cancer, however, your doctor can ask questions, examine you, and recommend further tests.

Question 8

can a doctor determine the stage of lung cancer from a lung biopsy?

Accepted Answer

No: Staging requires a clinical + imaging and possibly a procedural work up.

Question 9

hi my question if u go for a lung xray can the doctor detec lung cancer easely?

Accepted Answer

YES & NO: A chest xray can detect a large lung cancer easily but smaller ones can be missed (especially in the top of lung). Chest ct is much more sensitive.

Question 10

lung cancer in smoking teens common? also has any doctor seen a teen with primary lung cancer? im 16 and a former smoker of 1 and 1\2 years.

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Lung cancer is not a common problem in young people. But people with anxiety disorders tend to worry excessively about things that have a very unlikely chance of happening.  It's good to take care of your health and stop smoking now even if  cancer is not imminent.

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