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 ...
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 ...
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.