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Why is oncologist saying squamous nsclc cannot be staged, because of enlarged lymph nodes that did not light up on pet? surgical consult in the a.m.

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Your surgeon will he: Your surgeon will help you sort it out tomorrow. So wait and see what he recommends. I believe your node is tumor free and PET scan is the way we do the staging of lung Cancer.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/22/2015

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