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Can a doctor tell if you have lung cancer with a stethoscope?
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No: And no. It can be suspected but not diagnosed with auscultation.
Answered 9/21/2016
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No but,,,: A doctor cannot tell if a person has lung cancer just by using a stethoscope, but if there are obstructive sounds heard with it, they might lead to a diagnosis of lung cancer, especially if x rays are taken afterwards.
Answered 11/2/2015
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