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Lung Cancer : Diagnosis
Can early diagnosis?
At present there is no evidence that meet the requirements to be considered for early diagnosis of lung cancer in the general population. In 2006 published a study that evaluated the role of CT in smokers as a method of early detection. Although initial results were encouraging, did not increase survival. However, due to the frequency of occurrence of this tumor research efforts to get them do not stop.
How is it diagnosed?
The first step is the realization of the history. It is essential to know the symptoms for the patient comes to the consultation and to investigate whether or not smoking, the type of work done, family history of disease and personal history of another tumor. The second step is the realization of the physical examination of the patient for signs and symptoms that could correspond to the Lung Cancer. Read the rest of this entry »