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Which tests are good for detecting lung cancer?
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CT: Low dose ct-scan under appropriate guideline protocol at institution with a comprehensive thoracic oncology program. http://goo.gl/ywqge.
Answered 7/19/2020
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X-ray: Sometimes plain ap and lateral chest ct scan has been better picks up smaller lesions, behind the heart, in the gutters behind diaphragm.
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