Blood Test Show Tumor Mark Down But Calcium In The Blood Is High In Lung Cancer Patient
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Diagnostic Tests
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Diagnostic Tests
Physical Examination. A detailed physical examination of the whole body is very important to identify or rule out the spread of cancer to other areas, and to determine the patient's general condition. For example, questions about dizziness or headaches can help the doctor determine if the cancer has spread to the brain. Bone or joint pain might suggest that the cancer has spread to the bone. The doctor will also look for head and neck symptoms that might indicate other tumors....
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