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  • 07/02/2025

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I'm a bit worried about some discomfort I've been feeling in my rib cage area. Can a chest CT scan pick up on any cancer or swelling there? I'm just trying to figure out if this is the right step to take to get some answers.

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Dr. Dr Anshul Maheshwari

Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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yes it can detect

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