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What Is The Alternative Test/procedure To Confirm Lung Cancer?
I have been subjected to Fine needle aspiration cytology for suspected lung cancer. The report indicated following 1. Only Haerrhagic Material 2. Inadequate for definite opinion Biopsy option was avoided because the lesion was close to heart hence danger of heart damage Please let me know the alternative test/procedure to confirm lung cancer. I shall appreciate if the answer is e-mailed to me at YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Thanks for writing to HCM
Firstly,you need Contrast CT scan or MRI thorax for lung cancer.It is vital for diagnosis.It can tell stage of cancer.
Treatment depend upon stage of cancer.
If there is doubt,CT guided biopsy can be done.
Hope i have answered your query.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Firstly,you need Contrast CT scan or MRI thorax for lung cancer.It is vital for diagnosis.It can tell stage of cancer.
Treatment depend upon stage of cancer.
If there is doubt,CT guided biopsy can be done.
Hope i have answered your query.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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