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Lung
Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
17. How does a doctor confirm that someone
has lung cancer? - cont'd
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Bronchoscopy -- The doctor puts a bronchoscope -- a thin, lighted
tube -- into the mouth or nose and down through the windpipe to
look into the breathing passages. Through this tube, the doctor can
collect cells or small samples of tissue.
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