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Testing for Asbestos Diseases

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What is one of the roles of a patient advocate?

Interpreting blood test results

Explaining basic testing for asbestos diseases (correct)

Performing biopsies

Conducting physical exams

Which imaging test is often the first step toward identifying mesothelioma on the lining of the lungs?

MRIs

CT scans

PET-CT scans

X-rays (correct)

What do blood tests for asbestos diseases primarily help with?

Tracking treatment response

Ruling out other diseases (correct)

Confirming cancer diagnosis

Identifying mesothelioma on the lining of the lungs

What do CT scans provide doctors with?

High-resolution images of specific body parts Signup and view all the answers

When are biopsies typically performed in the testing process for asbestos diseases?

To confirm cancer diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does a CT scan with contrast material help to emphasize?

Blood vessels, intestines, or other structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)?

To measure lung function and capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of B Readers in medical surveillance programs?

To track the population burden of pneumoconiosis using chest radiographs Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a cytology from a tissue biopsy in diagnosing mesothelioma?

The invasiveness of the testing procedure Signup and view all the answers

What does a liquid biopsy primarily detect?

Cancerous tumors and cancer cell DNA in the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers