What kind of doctor would someone see if they are concerned about lung cancer from smoking?

Answer 1

A general practitioner can order a CT scan of the lungs to check for any "spots" that shouldn't be there. If a spot is found, you will most likely then be referred to a pulmonologist (a lung specialist) to determine whether he thinks the spot appears to be cancerous or not. "Spots" on the lung can be things other than cancer, such as fibrosis, scar tissue, etc. If the pulmonologist thinks it could be lung cancer, then he will refer you to an oncologist (cancer specialist)

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

No medical professional will have told you that it is possible for a 15 year old to have lung cancer - it isn't. Lung cancer is unheard of in teenagers, and is extremely rare in people under 45. Research as superficial as checking out the info on lung cancer on Cancer Research UK's website or the American Cancer Society's website will have given you this information. It would also have told you that smoking-related lung cancer takes DECADES of smoking to develop, which is why most cases occur in people over 70. I suspect this is an exercise in creative writing EDIT: 'It's unlikely that I could have it, but tell me right now, is it impossible?' Happy to tell you right now - yes, it is impossible. As the day goes by the cancer professionals who answer questions on this forum will , I hope, see this question and they will tell you the same. The fact that I do not know you doesn't make any difference. Teenagers don't develop lung cancer. Lung cancer is extremely rare in adults under 45. Smoking-related lung cancer takes decades to develop. Them's the facts

Answer 3

if you have lung cancer you see an oncologist. if you dont have cancer but are having some concerning lung issues you would see a pulmonologist which is a lung specialist. i hope everything is alright with you and if not i wish you a speedy recovery.

Answer 4

An Oncologist. Let your family doctor do a chest / lung xray first. If necessary, they'll refer you. Many specialist, such as an Oncologist, won't see new patients without doctor referrals. It MAY not be as bad as you think...Believe.

Answer 5

An Oncologist. They specialize in cancer treatment.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

1. See your regular General Practitioner, who will send you for a Chest xray, if the chest xray looks abnormal then you'll be sent for a CT scan (a 3-d x-ray) to better characterize the lesion.

2. The other thing your doctor might do is a Sputum Cytology, which means examining your phlegm for cancer cells.

Answer 8

An oncologist, which is a cancer doctor.

Answer 9

You physician can usually diagnose this during a yearly physical, especially if you voice your fears and ask him for x-rays. Otherwise, an oncologist is the specialist.

Answer 10

you would see an oncologist. That's a doc who is a cancer specialist