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magmichele12

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the most commonly used additional imaging technique to confirm lung cancer?
 
  a. Gammagraphy
  b. Videoscintigraphy
  c. Positron emission tomography
  d. Enhanced computed tomography

Question 2

Which of the following is not a therapeutic option for patients with lung cancer?
 
  a. Surgical resection
  b. Radiotherapy
  c. Laser
  d. Chemotherapy


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Edwyer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The most commonly used additional imaging technique is positron emission tomography (PET) utilizing 18Ffluorodeoxygluco se.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Three classes of treatment are used to treat nonsmall-cell lung cancersurgical resection, radio-therapy, and chemotherapy.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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