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Can infrared scans detect tumors?

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Dr. Eric Wang answered

Yes, but don't do it: Infrared scans are not traditionally used to detect tumors. They are very low sensitivity and specificity for this. Doctors should be using traditional methods such as history/physical and traditional imaging such as ct, mr, and us.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/22/2014

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