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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Version 1.2015
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What tests do I need (continued)?
Stage II
PET/CT scan to see cell activity which might show cancer
33MRI of your brain to look for tumors
34Maybe MRI of spine and thoracic inlet if superior sulcus tumor
34Bronchoscopy to look at your airways
34Tests of lymph nodes in the center of your chest
36Lung function tests if surgery may be an option
38Stage III
PET/CT scan to see cell activity which might show cancer
33MRI of your brain to look for tumors
34Maybe MRI of spine and thoracic inlet if superior sulcus tumor
34Bronchoscopy, if stage IIIA, to look at your airways
34Tests of lymph nodes in the center of chest to confirm stage IIIA
36Tests of lymph nodes in the center of your chest, above your collarbone, or
in your neck to confirm stage IIIB
Maybe lung function tests if surgery may be an option
38Stage IV
PET/CT scan if cancer is in only one distant site
33MRI of your brain, if there are symptoms, to look for tumors
34Bronchoscopy if cancer is in only one distant site
34Tests of cancer spread
35Molecular testing if cancer is a widespread adenocarcinoma, large cell, or
other rare type
36Maybe molecular testing if cancer is a widespread squamous cell
carcinoma
What's treatment like?
It depends on the type. Treatments differ by method, side effects, and what’s required of you.
Share your thoughts about treatment with your doctors so you get the best plan.
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