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Can a pet scan show if you have lung cancer?

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mrsmummy

If you look up the link that lilaclil provided you will see that it can.

Why a PET Scan Is Performed

Your doctor may order a PET scan to inspect the blood flow, oxygen intake, and metabolism of your organs and tissues. PET scans are most commonly used to detect:

cancer

heart problems

brain disorders

problems with the central nervous system

healthline.com/health/pet-scan

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Dedalus

I had both kidney and lung cancer diagnosed after PET scan - fortunately both were caught early x

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patj

Yes it can pick it up on a pet scan.

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renaluna

So I go in for a lung biopsy this Friday at 10 AM I am very scared

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renaluna

So I go in for a lung biopsy this Friday at 10 AM I am very scared

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Hi renaluna stay strong and positive my thoughts are with you

Ian

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Good luck for Friday, renaluna

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renaluna in reply toErgendl

Thank You

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renaluna

Thank You

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