What tests should be done for lung cancer? Several necessary tests for lung cancer

Experts say that the earlier lung cancer is diagnosed, the better the treatment effect will be, and it can also improve the patient's quality of life. However, in order to get good treatment in the early stage, the condition must be clarified first. So what tests can be used to diagnose lung cancer? Experts say that it is mainly based on skin lung puncture biopsy, sputum exfoliated cell examination, etc. The specific content is introduced in detail below.

The key to treating lung cancer lies in early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment, so if you suspect you have lung cancer, you must have regular check-ups.

Percutaneous lung puncture biopsy, using a puncture needle to perform a percutaneous lung puncture biopsy, has a positive rate of more than 80%. X-ray examination, through this lung cancer diagnosis, 98% of lung cancer patients can find abnormal signs from chest X-rays. This can help understand changes in the bronchial lumen, etc. Chest CT examination can show lung tumors of about 1 cm more clearly than X-rays, and can show whether the tumor has invaded adjacent organs and large blood vessels.

There is another method for lung cancer examination, sputum exfoliated cell examination, which is one of the simplest and most important methods for lung cancer examination. It requires that the first deep sputum coughed up in the morning be sent for examination for more than three consecutive days. Bronchoscopy examination can directly observe abnormal changes in the lesion site. Chest MRI examination is very helpful for the estimation of surgical resection.

The above introduces the methods of lung cancer examination. Experts say that there are many ways to examine lung cancer, which can be done in regular hospitals. If diagnosed with lung cancer, patients should not be afraid, but should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment. At the same time, they should maintain an optimistic attitude, which will be helpful in the treatment of lung cancer.