CHEST X-RAY
If your doctor thinks you have lung cancer, chances are you will have a chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis. On a chest X-ray of someone with lung cancer, there is usually a visible mass or nodule. This mass will look like a white spot on your lungs, while the lung itself will appear black. However, an X-ray may not be able to detect all forms of cancer or smaller lesions.
CT SCAN
A computed tomography (CT) scan is used to detect earlier forms of lung cancer. This scan takes a cross-sectional and a more detailed image of the lung. Lesions—small, abnormal areas in the lungs that might be cancerous—can be seen in a CT scan. Your provider can use this image to determine if these areas are cancerous.
If your doctor thinks you have lung cancer, chances are you will have a chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis. On a chest X-ray of someone with lung cancer, there is usually a visible mass or nodule. This mass will look like a white spot on your lungs, while the lung itself will appear black. However, an X-ray may not be able to detect all forms of cancer or smaller lesions.CT SCAN
A computed tomography (CT) scan is used to detect earlier forms of lung cancer. This scan takes a cross-sectional and a more detailed image of the lung. Lesions—small, abnormal areas in the lungs that might be cancerous—can be seen in a CT scan. Your provider can use this image to determine if these areas are cancerous.
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