Are CT scans better than X-rays at finding lung cancer?
Are CT scans better than X-rays at finding lung cancer?
CT scans are better at finding lung cancer than x-rays, since CT scans provide a 3D, high-definition reconstruction of the lungs and can detect cancers at early stages. Watch pulmonologist Brian Gelbman, MD, discuss how these screenings differ.
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