NIHSeniorHealth: Lung Cancer

What is Lung Cancer? Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms and Diagnosis Planning Treatment Staging Standard Treatments Latest Research Frequently Asked Questions Videos MedlinePlus for More Information Printer friendly version		Lung Cancer Frequently Asked Questions 15. How does a doctor usually detect lung cancer? - cont'd A computeirzed tomography scan, or CT scan, is a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. Positron emission tomography, or PET scan, is a computerized image of the metabolic activity of body tissues.

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