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What staging tests assist in diagnosis of esophageal cancer?
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computed tomography (CT scans ); thorascopic and laparoscopic examinations of the chest and abdomen; and positron emission tomography (PET)
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What procedures assist diagnosis of esophageal cancer?
Radiography, endoscopy, computerized axial tomography (CT scan), and ultrasonography
Where can one find some information on esophageal cancer staging?
You can find information on the stages of esophageal cancer at the National Cancer Institute government operated website. You can also read information about the stages of esophageal cancer through the associated Wikipedia page.
What has the author Seth A Borg written?
Seth A. Borg has written: 'Handbook of cancer diagnosis and staging' -- subject(s): Cancer, Diagnosis, Handbooks, manuals, Neoplasm Staging, Neoplasms
When was Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association created?
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association was created in 2002.
What are the major components of diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease?
identification of Hodgkin's lymphoma as the cause of the patient's disease; staging of the disease to determine how far the cancer has spread
What lung diseases can be detected through a mediastinoscopy?
The diagnosis of sarcoidosis (a chronic lung disease) and the staging of lung cancer can also be accomplished through mediastinoscopy.
does medicare cover a PET scan CT scans done & were inconclusive .s Additional testing is required to obtain a diagnosis ?
Yes Medicare does cover PET scans but only under the following 5 related applications: 1.Solitary Pulmonary Nodule 2.Staging of lung cancer. 3. Staging of Lymphoma. 4. Staging of Melanoma and detection of recurrence. 5. Recurrent colorectal cancer. In your case that a diagnosis is still inconclusive Medicare will not cover the test.
What application does laparoscopy have in cancer treatment?
Laparoscopy was first used with cancer patients in 1973. In these first cases, the procedure was used to observe and biopsy the liver. Laparoscopy plays a role in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment
What kind of cancer did Robert Kardashian have?
He died of cancer
What are signs of having esophagel cancer?
Signs of esophageal cancer include difficulty swallowing or choking while eating, chest pain or pressure, and indigestion. More information on symptoms of esophageal cancer can be found here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/esophageal-cancer/DS00500/DSECTION=symptoms
How did khloe's dad die?
Esophageal cancer
What is lung cancer staging?
Lung cancer staging involves the placement of the cancer's progression into stages, or levels. These stages help a physician study cancer and provide consistent definition levels of cancer and corresponding treatments.
