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What is one of the roles of a patient advocate?
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?
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?
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?
What do CT scans provide doctors with?
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When are biopsies typically performed in the testing process for asbestos diseases?
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?
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)?
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?
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?
What distinguishes a cytology from a tissue biopsy in diagnosing mesothelioma?
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What does a liquid biopsy primarily detect?
What does a liquid biopsy primarily detect?
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