CT scans for lung health: safe or risky?
Let’s address the question I often hear in my clinic: “Are CT scans safe for checking lung nodules?” The answer…
Understanding PET/CT scans for lung nodules
So your doctor mentioned a PET/CT scan to check out that lung nodule they found. Let’s be honest—when medical tests…
Decoding common descriptions on lung CT scans
CT scanning of the lungs is a common technique for examining and diagnosing lung diseases. When undergoing CT scans of…
Imaging features and evaluation of lung nodules
Lung nodules are round or irregular shadows (opacity) measuring no more than 30 mm in size. Masses are shadows that…
How are lung nodules assessed and managed?
With the increased use of CT scans, especially chest CT scans, more lung nodules are being diagnosed today. When a…
CT imaging used to detect and diagnose lung nodules
Doctors use computed tomography (CT) to detect and evaluate lung nodules. While chest X-rays are also an option, they are…
How to read your medical report on lung nodule?
Lung nodules are very common and most of them are found incidentally during a medical examination. Statistics show that the…
Adenocarcinoma in situ is no longer classified as cancer
People often used to panic when their doctor said they had lung adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) after a check-up. After…
Cancer risk estimation of lung nodules
Finding a lung nodule on a CT scan can understandably make some people uneasy and worried about lung cancer. So…