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Lung Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
17. How does a doctor confirm that someone
has lung cancer?
To
confirm that a person has lung cancer, the doctor must examine
fluid or tissue from the lung. This is done through a biopsy -- the
removal of a small sample of fluid or tissue for examination under
a microscope by a pathologist. A biopsy can show whether a person
has cancer. A number of procedures may be used to obtain this
tissue. (Answer continues on next page.)
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