If someone is diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer who never had a Pulmonologist, shouldn’t they be referred to one, or would an oncologist become their primary Doctor, no Pulmonologist needed?
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Thank you very much for contacting us with your concerns regarding stage 4 lung cancer.
In the absence of another lung condition such as asthma/ COPD complicating the lung cancer, there is no reason to involve a pulmonologist. However, should the patient require pulmonary testing or procedure, your oncologist will refer them to a pulmonary physician for further care.
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