Does a PET scan that shows lung nodules mean cancer?
Does a PET scan that shows lung nodules mean cancer?
When a lung module is found, a PET scan is often used to indicate if the nodule is suspicious and needs further investigation; only a biopsy can prove cancer. Watch pulmonologist Brian Gelbman, MD, discuss how nodules are analyzed using a PET scan.
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