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Lung Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
19. What tests do doctors use to stage lung
cancer?
Doctors can perform several tests to stage lung cancer. Staging
means finding out how far the cancer has progressed. The following
tests are used to stage lung cancer:
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Computed axial tomography or CAT scan is a computer linked to an
x-ray machine that creates a series of detailed pictures of areas
inside the body.
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