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If cancer was found on a ct scan how quickly would you be told? i am waiting on a letter for my results but if they found something would they call
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Variable: There is no fixed protocol for notifying a patient. It would be entirely appropriate for you to call your primary care provider to share the results with you. Please keep in mind that the imaging study may not provide a definitive diagnosis and a biopsy may be needed for examination by a pathologist.
Answered 6/28/2014
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