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What is a PET/CT scan for after cancer treatment?

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My father underwent lung cancer surgery, and his doctor prescribed a PET/CT scan during a regular check-up. What is this technique, and why is it necessary after successful treatment? (Minh Quan, Ha Noi)

Doctor points out five easily ignored warning signs of lung cancer

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Lung cancer can be detected early through five signs: persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest or back pain, hoarseness, and sudden weight loss.

Five factors increasing lung cancer risk

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Genetics, regular exposure to radon gas, and tobacco smoke are key factors that elevate the risk of lung cancer.

Two-in-one surgery offers radical lung cancer treatment

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Huong, 52, underwent robotic surgery for lung cancer, combining tumor removal with a frozen section biopsy in a single procedure.

Robotic surgery treats early-stage lung cancer

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Ms. Phong, 57, experienced dull chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, and weight loss, leading doctors to diagnose early-stage lung cancer and recommend robotic surgery.

Why lung cancer surgery?

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Surgery can completely remove lung cancer tumors, increasing patient survival rates and reducing the risk of recurrence.

How to achieve precise radiation therapy for lung tumors?

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Modern simulation technology, respiratory motion management techniques, and new radiation therapy methods help doctors target radiation accurately, increasing precision.

Self-discovery of neck lump leads to metastatic lung cancer diagnosis

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A 53-year-old woman, experiencing no typical symptoms like weight loss or chest discomfort, discovered a right-sided neck lump a month ago, prompting an examination that revealed lung cancer.

When should cancer patients undergo PET/CT scans?

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Doctors recommend PET/CT scans for cancer patients when distinguishing between benign and malignant tumors, locating primary cancer sites, or staging cancer.

Young man diagnosed with soft tissue cancer metastasized to lung

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Khang, 18, experienced chest pain, fatigue with exertion, and shortness of breath, leading doctors to diagnose a malignant tumor in his chest that had metastasized to his lungs.

Two changes in treatment protocol for stage 4 lung cancer

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Ms. Hoa, 70, after more than two years of stage 4 lung cancer treatment, doctors have discovered drug resistance due to a gene mutation, necessitating a new treatment protocol.

Mistaken for a stroke, it was metastatic lung cancer

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Ms. Hoa, 62, experienced sudden numbness and weakness on one side of her body, initially suspected to be a stroke, but doctors diagnosed metastatic lung cancer to the brain, liver, kidney, and bone.

Does air pollution cause cancer?

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Recently, air quality in Hanoi has dropped to low levels. I work outdoors, frequently exposed to polluted air; am I at risk of cancer? (Phuong Thao, 36 years old)

Asymptomatic lung cancer

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Mr. Toan, 46, a non-smoker without chest pain or a chronic cough, unexpectedly discovered a malignant tumor in his left lung during a health check-up.