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Lung Cancer Diagnosis

After ruling out other conditions, your doctor may order imaging studies, blood tests, and biopsies to make a lung cancer diagnosis. Learn what to expect.

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male doctor looking at tablet talking about stage I lung cancer

Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

By Lynne Eldridge, MD

Doctor talking to a patient receiving treatment

Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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Stage 3A Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

By Lynne Eldridge, MD

Stage 2 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

By Lynne Eldridge, MD
Lung Granuloma: Overview and More

By Lynne Eldridge, MD
KRAS Positive Lung Cancer: Testing and Management

By Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD
Stage 3B Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

By Lynne Eldridge, MD
Thoracentesis: Uses, Procedure, Complications, Results

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
How Mesothelioma Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
What Is the Average Age for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Early Stage Lung Cancer Overview

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Benign Lung Tumors: Types, Characteristics, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
How Lung Cancer Is Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Primary and Secondary Lung Cancer

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
First Steps When Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
An Overview of Lung Cancer Stages

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Chest X-Ray for Diagnosis of Lung Cancer

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Neuroendocrine Lung Tumors: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
How Lung Cancer Spreads to the Liver

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lungs: Symptoms and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy for Lung Cancer

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
Lung Biopsy: Types, Results, and Risks

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
What Percentage of Smokers Get Lung Cancer?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
What Are the Chances That a Lung Nodule Is Cancerous?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatments

By Lynne Eldridge, MD
Mediastinoscopy for Lung Cancer Staging: Procedure and Risks

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Lung Cancer: The Importance of a Second Opinion

Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
Understanding Your Lung Cancer Pathology Report

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
An Overview of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatments and Prognosis

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Metastatic Cancer to the Lungs: Symptoms and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
What Does It Mean to Have a Shadow on the Lung?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Pancoast Tumors: Symptoms, Treatments, and Life Expectancy

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

By Lynne Eldridge, MD
Understanding Stage 0 Lung Cancer

By Lynne Eldridge, MD
CT Lung Cancer Screening

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Understanding Lung Cancer Recurrence

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Understanding Lung Cancer Metastases to Bone

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
When Lung Cancer Spreads to Lymph Nodes

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment for Hamartoma Tumors

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
When Lung Cancer Spread to the Adrenal Glands

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Lung Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Endobronchial Ultrasound: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
An Overview of Genetic Testing for Lung Cancer

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

By Lynne Eldridge, MD
Bronchoscopy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

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