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Can Radiation Destroy The Cancerous Mass In Lungs?

I have pulmonary fibrosis and through a cat scan a mass was detected and i was told there is a 90% chance of being malignant. I have to do a biopsy. My risks are very high. My lungs may collapse and I might die during the procedure. Is there any other way out for me? Can radiation be done on the area without doing a biopsy? Or could they test some nodes to see if cancer is present. I am scared. I need another option.
Thu, 20 Nov 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
Yes there are other ways to diagnose lung cancer. They are
1. S.CEA level.
2. Sputum cytology
3. Bronchoscopy and BAL (Broncho Alveolar Lavage) examination for malignant cells.
4. PET scan to look for metastases in cervical lymphnodes and other organs like liver, spleen, bones etc.
If any of the above are positive for malignancy than we can start treatment for lung cancer.
But the best and gold standard is biosy and histopathological examination.
So discuss these things with your doctor and try to work out best possible way for you.
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Can Radiation Destroy The Cancerous Mass In Lungs?

Thanks for your question on HCM. Yes there are other ways to diagnose lung cancer. They are 1. S.CEA level. 2. Sputum cytology 3. Bronchoscopy and BAL (Broncho Alveolar Lavage) examination for malignant cells. 4. PET scan to look for metastases in cervical lymphnodes and other organs like liver, spleen, bones etc. If any of the above are positive for malignancy than we can start treatment for lung cancer. But the best and gold standard is biosy and histopathological examination. So discuss these things with your doctor and try to work out best possible way for you.