Advanced Lung Cancers: From Suspicion to Diagnosis

Purpose of Review Early detection of lung cancer by screening using low dose CT is now possible. However, advanced lung cancers continue to be seen even today. The aim of this paper is to highlight the issue of delayed diagnosis, create greater awareness amongst radiologists and clinicians alike in...
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Purpose of Review Early detection of lung cancer by screening using low dose CT is now possible. However, advanced lung cancers continue to be seen even today. The aim of this paper is to highlight the issue of delayed diagnosis, create greater awareness amongst radiologists and clinicians alike in order to suspect and reduce the time ordinarily taken to arrive at the final diagnosis. Recent Findings Our study shows that once the patient reaches the specialist, the diagnosis is established faster. PET scan is a modality which not only convinces patients to undergo biopsy but also helps increase the positivity rate of biopsy. We also noted that many diseases either coexist or mimic lung cancers and mislead clinicians and radiologists alike, thereby delaying diagnosis till it is widespread. Summary This study discusses the issues related to delayed diagnosis and the radiological findings of advanced cancers, with a view to create greater awareness and shorten response time amongst clinicians and radiologists. Ausführliche Beschreibung