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How accurate is a ct scan for lung cancer?
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Pretty accurate: Although there are obviously size limits of what can be seen, it is very good for seeing nodules which can be lung cancer. If that is suspected, it is a good test to do. Good luck.
Answered 6/5/2017
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CT Chest: has a high sensitivity for detecting lung cancer, approximately 95%, so CT will detect the vast majority of lung cancers.
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