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How Imaging Scans Can Help Diagnose Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n

Imaging scans are a non-invasive way to see the internal structures of the body<\/strong>. They help medical providers diagnose a wide range of conditions, including mesothelioma cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Mesothelioma doctors use different scans depending on what symptoms<\/a> a patient is experiencing. For example, someone with a chronic cough and shortness of breath will usually receive a chest X-ray.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, someone with stomach pain may receive a computed tomography (CT) scan, which allows doctors to view the abdomen and the entire body if needed.<\/p>\n

Although imaging scans can reveal potentially cancerous tumors or masses, they can\u2019t be used alone to diagnose mesothelioma.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The only way to confirm a mesothelioma diagnosis<\/a> is to order a biopsy, which involves taking a sample of fluid or tissue from a suspected tumor and examining it in a lab to confirm the presence of cancer cells.<\/p>\n

\u201cBiopsies are the only testing method that can definitively diagnose mesothelioma. We use imaging scans to identify tumors and the spread of cancer.\u201d
\n\u2013 Fox Chase Cancer Center<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Key Facts on Mesothelioma Imaging Scans<\/h3>\n