How do you find out if you have lung cancer?

[ochibi-chwan]

I'm really concerned about my dad's smoking habits, so I forced him to go get a check-up, but outside the normal blood and cholesterol tests, there was no other body checkups. I hope nothing is wrong with him, but I'm still worried, so is a normal check-up all you need to make sure, or are there other tests?He has gone to the doctor, but only to get a check-up. Is there a specific test he is suppose to ask for?

[wildcatwilma]

You go to the doctor!

[lemonlegs]

Well, usually you can't tell that someone has cancer unless there's obvious symptoms such as excessive pain and whatnot. In order to fully check, he'd need a CAT scan.

[dog lover]

ct scan or mri of lungs

[Ace Librarian]

See:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lungcancer.html#cat5