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bronchoscopy |
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- A bronchoscopy is a test done with a thin, flexible fibre-optic tube called a bronchoscope. The tube is inserted through the nose or mouth into the lung. A tissue sample can be removed for study, or biopsied. |
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cytology exam of sputum |
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- A sputum cytology test can identify cancer cells in a sample of sputum. |
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lymph node biopsy |
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primary lung cancer |
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lung resection |
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sputum exam for Mycobacteria |
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radiation therapy |
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- Radiation can be used to treat many forms of cancer. It is considered a mainstay of cancer treatment. It can be delivered in two ways. One method uses a beam outside the body, and is called external beam radiation. The other method is to implant radioactive material inside the body. This is known as brachytherapy. Radiation affects molecules, proteins, and DNA in cells. The cells become damaged and are then unable to function and divide normally. |
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aspergillosis |
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- Aspergillosis refers to any infection with a fungus called Aspergillus. |
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