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    This assignment submission by Muhammad Saad discusses detection of respiratory cancer. It explains that an x-ray or CT scan can reveal abnormal masses or nodules in the lungs. Sputum cytology, which analyzes coughed up sputum, may also help detect cancer if a cough is present. Blood tests like complete blood counts can sometimes detect blood cancers by abnormal cell counts or types. A bone marrow biopsy can confirm a blood cancer diagnosis. The document also notes that low-dose CT scans may be used for annual lung cancer screening of heavy smokers aged 55 and older who are otherwise healthy and at increased risk.

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    This assignment submission by Muhammad Saad discusses detection of respiratory cancer. It explains that an x-ray or CT scan can reveal abnormal masses or nodules in the lungs. Sputum cytology, which analyzes coughed up sputum, may also help detect cancer if a cough is present. Blood tests like complete blood counts can sometimes detect blood cancers by abnormal cell counts or types. A bone marrow biopsy can confirm a blood cancer diagnosis. The document also notes that low-dose CT scans may be used for annual lung cancer screening of heavy smokers aged 55 and older who are otherwise healthy and at increased risk.

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    Assignment 121

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    Talha Farooq
    This assignment submission by Muhammad Saad discusses detection of respiratory cancer. It explains that an x-ray or CT scan can reveal abnormal masses or nodules in the lungs. Sputum cytology, which analyzes coughed up sputum, may also help detect cancer if a cough is present. Blood tests like complete blood counts can sometimes detect blood cancers by abnormal cell counts or types. A bone marrow biopsy can confirm a blood cancer diagnosis. The document also notes that low-dose CT scans may be used for annual lung cancer screening of heavy smokers aged 55 and older who are otherwise healthy and at increased risk.

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    DETECTION OF RESPIRATORY CANCER

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    Muhammad Saad

    DETECTION OF RESPIRATORY CANCER:


    An X-ray image of your lungs may reveal an abnormal mass or nodule. A CT scan can
    reveal small lesions in your lungs that might not be detected on an X-ray. Sputum
    cytology. If you have a cough and are producing sputum.

    Will lung cancer show up in a blood work?


    Blood test used to diagnose cancer include Complete blood count (CBC), Blood cancers
    may be detected using this test if too many or too few of a type of blood cell or
    abnormal cells are found. A bone marrow biopsy may help confirm a diagnose of a
    blood cancer.
    Diagnosis
    Testing healthy people for lung cancer

    People with an increased risk of lung cancer may consider annual lung cancer screening
    using low-dose CT scans. Lung cancer screening is generally offered to people 55 and
    older who smoked heavily for many years and are otherwise healthy.

    Discuss your lung cancer risk with your doctor. Together you can decide whether lung

    cancer screening is right for you.

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