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Lung
Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
19. What tests do doctors use to stage lung
cancer? - cont'd
- A
bone scan uses a small amount of a radioactive substance to show
whether cancer has spread to the bones.
- A
mediastinoscopy or mediastinotomy can help show whether the cancer
has spread to the lymph nodes in the chest by removing a tissue
sample. The patient receives a general anesthetic for this
procedure.
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