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If a patient considered a high risk for cancer reaccurance and has symptoms tthat could be signs of cancer is a lowdose ct scan recomended?
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CT, PET ; MRI: Each have their use. The low dose aspect is a focus for screening more than diagnostic tests.
Answered 5/13/2015
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