Lung cancer is usually suspected in individuals who have abnormal chest radiograph
findings or have symptoms caused by either local or systemic effects of the tumor. The
method of diagnosis of suspected lung cancer depends on the type of lung cancer (ie, small
cell lung cancer or non-small cell lung cancer), the size and location of the primary tumor,
the presence of metastasis, and the overall clinical status of the patient. Achieving a
diagnosis and staging are usually done in concert because the most efficient way to make a …