Diagnosing Lung Cancer
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Diagnosing Lung Cancer
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THE JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS
Lung Cancer Web
National Familial Lung Cancer Registry
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From A.P. Johnson Institute of Cancer Research
LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSIS
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Physical Examination
Patients who are suspected of having lung cancer should undergo a thorough physical examination. In addition, the physician may ask the patient to provide a sample of sputum (ma READ MORE http://www.oncologychannel.com/lungcancer/diagnosis.shtml
Diagnosis
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