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What is one of the roles of a patient advocate?
Explaining basic testing for asbestos diseases
Which imaging test is often the first step toward identifying mesothelioma on the lining of the lungs?
X-rays
What do blood tests for asbestos diseases primarily help with?
Ruling out other diseases
What do CT scans provide doctors with?
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When are biopsies typically performed in the testing process for asbestos diseases?
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What does a CT scan with contrast material help to emphasize?
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What is the main purpose of a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)?
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What is the primary role of B Readers in medical surveillance programs?
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What distinguishes a cytology from a tissue biopsy in diagnosing mesothelioma?
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What does a liquid biopsy primarily detect?
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