Lung Cancer - Diagnosis
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Doctors use many tests to diagnose cancer and find out if it has spread from the lung. Some tests may also determine which treatments may be the most effective. A biopsy is the only way to make a definitive diagnosis of lung cancer. Imaging tests may be used to find out whether the cancer has spread, but they can never be used alone to diagnose lung cancer. This list describes options for diagnosing this type of cancer, and not all tests listed will be used for every person. Your doctor may consider these factors when choosing a diagnostic test:
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