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My doctor recently told me my ct scan "looked good" other than the original tumor we knew existed. is it possible he missed something?
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Any question?: Simply ask for the films to be reviewed by a second and maybe a third radiologist. Today these folks seldom miss stuff.
Answered 1/2/2017
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