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 17. How does a doctor confirm that someone has lung cancer? - cont'd Thoracotomy -- Surgery to open the chest is sometimes needed to diagnose lung cancer. This procedure is a major operation performed in a hospital.

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