[Diagnosis of lung cancer]

Lung cancer is the most common malignant tumor among male and second among female. The most effective diagnostic tool would be the early detection of the lung cancer. The diagnosis of tumors has to be based on patho-morphological findings. The invasive diagnostic tools can be used if the proved lung process has any therapeutic consequence. Only an experienced team has the chance to examine quickly and effectively the patients.In Hungary there are pulmonological centers where these teams consisting of pneumonologist, radiologists and pathologists are working effectively.