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I was wondering what are commonest methods of clinical examination in principles of diagnoctics for cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Wow, need a book..: ..To answer but in a nutshell: we start with a good interview (including family history, exposure to toxins, etc) and a thorough physical exam. Any and all imaging studies may be used on different circumstances, from the good old x-ray to the very sensitive pet scan. All sorts of labs may be ordered depending on the situation. Ultimately, a biopsy is needed most of times to make the diagnosis.

Answered 1/6/2014

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