Can a pancoast tumor is detected by cbc test if yes then what function of cbc has noted to pancoast cancer.
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A combination of CT scans and MRI's are often used?with MRI important before surgery to look for nerve involvement. (MRIs are used less often with other types of lung cancer). A lung biopsy of some form?whether an open chest biopsy (thoracotomy) or through biopsy of the lymph nodes above the collarbone (supraclavicular lymph node biopsy) is often done to make the diagnosis. Other tests, such as a bronchoscopy may be done as well.
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CBC merely identifies that there is some abnormality in the body. It does not signify that you have pancoast tumor. Further investigations are necessary to confirm that.
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