Guide To Effective Lung Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment

Computerized Tomography Scan

One of the most common tests involved in diagnosing lung cancer is a computerized tomography (CT) scan. The scanning machine takes x-ray images of the patient’s lungs to get a detailed view of their condition. A computerized tomography scan will show doctors the shape and size of the patient’s lung tumor, as well as its precise location. The scan should also let the doctor know if the patient’s tumor has spread to anywhere else in their body and if the patient has any larger lymph nodes in their chest. They can also use this image to help guide a biopsy, which can help definitively diagnose lung cancer.

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