A few months later, she learned the mass was Stage 1 lung cancer ... she also ordered a PET scan and had Portillo undergo a lung capacity test. The thoracic surgeon performed a CT-guided ...

The approach to the management of indeterminate lung nodules ranges between observation with repeat chest CT scan, further diagnostic studies such as PET scan or invasive procedures to obtain ...

On when should a patient get a PET scan for lung cancer evaluation, Dr Mutua says if a chest x-ray or chest CT scan reveals suspicious findings, a PET scan is the next appropriate step.