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Does a pet scan detect lung or pancreatic cancer?
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Proof of either "lung or pancreatic cancer" is usually done imaging and or directed biopsy. Once diagnosed, "PET scans" are valuable to detect possible metastatic disease.
Answered 11/17/2022
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PET scans are commonly used for staging in the presence of a known/ diagnosed cancer, rather than diagnosing or detecting.
Answered 11/18/2022
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