What are the methods for diagnosing lung cancer? There are 3 common diagnostic methods for lung cancer

Since the causes of lung cancer are relatively complex, and the disease will also show different symptoms due to the different physical constitutions of patients, this has correspondingly increased the accuracy of lung cancer diagnosis. In order to reduce the possibility of misdiagnosis, it is necessary for patients to understand several methods of lung cancer diagnosis.

1. Chest X-ray diagnosis

Among the several methods for diagnosing lung cancer, the most commonly used and most basic examination method is chest X-ray diagnosis. Generally speaking, this diagnosis can initially grasp the severity of the patient's condition. However, this diagnosis also has many shortcomings, such as the inaccurate detection rate of early lung cancer and its spread and metastasis.

2. CT diagnosis

By observing the 3D structural images of thin cross-sections of patient tissues, CT diagnosis can detect early symptoms of lung cancer and the spread and metastasis of cancer cells. This method is also a common and effective option for diagnosing lung cancer.

3. Fiberoptic bronchoscope

In many lung cancer diagnoses, fiberoptic bronchoscopy is also used. This method can directly observe the tumor in the patient's lungs. Most lung cancer patients use this method to determine the specific condition of lung cancer. Understanding the specific condition is of great significance for determining the treatment plan.

The above introduces the methods of diagnosing lung cancer. Among the several methods of diagnosing lung cancer, each diagnostic method is inseparable. If the specific metastasis situation of lung cancer patients is not clear during chest X-ray diagnosis, further diagnosis is needed to improve the final cure rate.