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I'm 42 non smoker have had chest discomfort. if your having symptoms of lung cancer would the tumor be big enough to be seen on a xray?
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Lung tumors: generally are symptomatic only when the reach a size picked up by ROUTINE chest x ray THAT's PRECISELY WHY regular chest films are NOT a great tool for early Diagnosis of lung cancer! Lung CT scan with CONTRAST is THE most effective x ray exam for this purpose! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 5/14/2017
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The sensitivity: of a chest xray for detecting lung cancer ranges from about 40-80% according to various studies. A chest x-ray is not sufficient to rule out lung cancer, sometimes even larger tumors can be masked due to their location next to normal structures. If lung Ca is a realistic concern, Chest CT is the study of choice.
Answered 7/3/2020
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Chest discomfort: Chest discomfort most often is due to muscle strain, a recent virus or even gas: what is your diet like? Some tumors can be seen on an X-ray. Any night sweats or loss of weight?
Answered 5/16/2017
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The sensitivity: of a chest xray for detecting lung cancer ranges from about 40-80% according to various studies. A chest x-ray is not sufficient to rule out lung cancer, sometimes even larger tumors can be masked due to their location next to normal structures. If lung Ca is a realistic concern, Chest CT is the study of choice.
Answered 6/15/2017
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