The main methods of diagnosis of lung cancer

Update Date: 2021-12-25 Source: Network

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Some time ago, my friend's father found out that he suffered from lung cancer. In his daily life, he often had the symptoms of body edema. Recently, he had the symptoms of hemoptysis. After going to the hospital for examination, he found that it was caused by lung cancer. Now through the way of operation and with certain control, I will tell you the main methods of diagnosing lung cancer Home.

The main methods of diagnosis of lung cancer

Method 1: chest X-ray examination: it is an important means for the diagnosis of lung cancer. Lung shadow can be found by fluoroscopy or chest X-ray. Chest CT: early detection and clear display of the size, shape and cumulative range of lesions in hilar, lung and mediastinum can help to diagnose whether lung cancer can be resected.

Method 2: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): to determine the extent of invasion, staging and the possibility of surgical resection of lung cancer. Positron emission computed tomography (PET): it is helpful to identify the benign and malignant tumors. For lung cancer, it should be checked and treated in a regular hospital in time to avoid delaying the treatment and causing certain harm to patients.

Method 3: sputum cell examination: some patients with lung cancer can be diagnosed by sputum examination, and the histological type of lung cancer can be judged at the same time, but the results can only be obtained after 4 to 6 consecutive examinations. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy: pathological diagnosis can be obtained, and it is helpful to determine the scope of the lesion and the operation direction and method.

matters needing attention

For patients with lung cancer this disease, should be timely to the regular hospital for examination and treatment, in daily life, but also timely correct bad habits, eat more good food for the body, avoid contact with spicy and other stimulating food, appropriate consumption of some fresh fruits and vegetables, actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, can be appropriate Some physical exercises are also quite good.