A number of imaging scans and blood tests have been developed to identify mesothelioma. Certain studies, such as a 2011 article published by the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Catholic University in Rome, Italy, indicate that the PET-CT scan may increase the accuracy of mesothelioma staging during diagnosis.PET-CT is currently the preferred diagnostic scan for several reasons. The combination is typically considered to be more useful than a PET scan alone. It can effectively differentiate malignant mesothelioma from pleural diseases. The PET-CT scan can also offer significant insight into a patient’s projected survival and mortality risk.This scan is often used to determine if a patient is a viable candidate for debulking surgery. Surgery can often effectively shrink a patient’s t...
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