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How To Test For Lung Cancer?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2015
Question: My house of 35 was tested at 4.2 for radon gas. Is there a test besides an Xray for lung cancer. I do NOTt have breathing problems and do interval training

I meant to say my house is 35 years old, and I have lived here all that time. My bedroom is upstairs, but my man-cave is in the finished basement.

Note on my profile: I eat 350 calories of 72% dark chocolate each day. My only eating vice.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
sputum examination and bronchoscopy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.

I would like to know what all symptoms you have?

For lung cancer detection,besides chest x ray following tests are available.
1. Sputum cytology to detect atypical (malignant cells)
2. Bronchoscopic evaluation of trachea and bronchi with XXXXXXX (Bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis and biopsy.
3. CT thorax
4. PET scan.
5. Ultrasound examination of chest (not much reliable)
So besides chest x ray above investigations are available to rule out lung cancer.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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How To Test For Lung Cancer?

Brief Answer: sputum examination and bronchoscopy. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I would like to know what all symptoms you have? For lung cancer detection,besides chest x ray following tests are available. 1. Sputum cytology to detect atypical (malignant cells) 2. Bronchoscopic evaluation of trachea and bronchi with XXXXXXX (Bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis and biopsy. 3. CT thorax 4. PET scan. 5. Ultrasound examination of chest (not much reliable) So besides chest x ray above investigations are available to rule out lung cancer. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.