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Knowledge of Radiology
Your Radiologist
Your radiologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET ), fusion imaging, and ultrasound. Since some of these imaging techniques require the use of radiation, it is important to have training in and understanding of safety and radiation protection.
Your radiologist has graduated from an accredited medical school, has passed an examination for licensure, and completed a residency of at least 4 years of unique postgraduate medical education in, among other topics:
* Safety and Radiation Protection
* Effects of radiation on the human body
* Conduct and interpret appropriate quality tests as well radiological medical images.
Most radiologists also complete additional 1 to 2 years of specialized training in a particular subspecialty of radiology (breast imaging, cardiovascular radiology, nuclear medicine, etc.).
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Lung Cancer
More than one in four cases of cancer diagnosed involve lung and lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths more common among men and women in the United States. In 2010 occurred about 157,000 lung cancer deaths, exceeding the combined number of deaths from breast, prostate and colon.
At the same time, it is possible that many lung cancer cases are preventable. Inhalation of cancer-causing substances such as snuff smoke can cause changes in lung tissue shortly after exposure, called precancerous changes. However, cancer itself is typically develops over many years, and if detected early enough, usually can be successfully treated with various treatments.
Treatment Options
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