Lung Cancer: Symptoms & Diagnosis
We hope this series on the symptoms and "workup" for lung cancer can help you understand the process and maybe alleviate a bit of anxiety.
Symptoms & Diagnosis: Testing
The news of a lung cancer diagnosis is life changing and devastating. With that being said, the stages of accepting cancer is different for everyone. It is typically followed by a plethora of questions, worries, and concerns. You may experience a gamut of emotions from fear, stress, anger, and even depression. You may... Read More
Determining Cancer Stage is Part of the Diagnosis
The lung cancer staging process begins once a lung cancer diagnosis is confirmed. Beyond an initial computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan, your doctor will likely order a brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan to see if there is any evidence of disease in the braina common area of metastasisand a positron... Read More
