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Could it happen that a simple xray on the back find a tumor near or around my lung?
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It can: The back xrays will include some portions of the chest/lung and there may have been something seen. They will typically call you back for a true chest x-ray or ct scan of the chest to confirm a finding like that.
Answered 9/1/2013
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