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Is a radiologist or oncologist better at interpreting scan results via ct?

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Get 3rd opinion: Everyone has lapses. Where there's differences of opinion, get the thoughts of a third physician -- a radiologist familiar with the clinical situation.

Answered 1/5/2019

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