What should be done to check for early symptoms of lung cancer?

There are generally no obvious clinical manifestations in the early stages of lung cancer. When patients experience symptoms such as coughing, sputum, and hemoptysis, the disease may have already developed to the middle or late stages.

1. Areas where inspection is not required

Since lung cancer is a malignant tumor disease, it usually does not cause obvious discomfort symptoms in the early stages of the disease, so no examination is required at this time.

2. Areas that need to be inspected

1. Chest X-ray: Chest X-ray can detect irregular nodules or masses on the edges of the lungs, and can also observe whether the hilar lymph nodes are enlarged and calcified.

2. CT scan: CT scan can show the location and size of lung lesions more clearly, which is of great significance for the diagnosis of lung cancer.

3. FDG-PET-CT: FDG-PET-CT can use radionuclide imaging to determine whether cancer cells have metastasized, and can also assist doctors in formulating treatment plans.

In addition, it is necessary to choose the appropriate treatment method according to the patient's condition. If lung cancer is confirmed, it can be treated by surgery under the guidance of a doctor, such as lung segment resection. At the same time, combined treatment with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc. is also necessary to control further aggravation of the disease. In daily life, patients are advised to pay attention to rest and avoid excessive fatigue to avoid aggravating the condition.