Question 1

benign biopsies in nov. chance of cancer? recent pet fu- 1.7 cm non calc. lung nodule. intensity greater than blood pool. concern for malignancy. 2 mild fdg avid l hilar & l prevasc. media.lymph nodes. concern for metastatic disease of l lung malign.

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Cancer?: Biopsy of what?
Why was scan done? Cough? Coughing up blood or why?
Age?
Smoker?
So if you have lung or other cancer I would also be concerned. I can't tell based on your note.

Question 2

if lung nodules turn out to be cancer , after biopsy, then is this curable, or incurable only?thanks

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Depends: Treatment and prognosis depend on the kind of cancer (small cell or non-small cell), the stage (how advanced it is), and the general health of the patient. Best to you.

Question 3

lung nodules in 3 lobes of smoker. 9mm does not enhance ; no calcificat. does this suggest small cell or large cell cancer? needle biopsy scheduled.

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Lung nodules: Clearly in face of smoking a worrisome finding. Biopsy appropriate.

Question 4

bronchoscopy with biopsy of lung nodules was done, biopsy result shows normal bt bronchial washing shows poorly differentiate cancer, confused?

Accepted Answer

Second opinion: Bronchial brushing cytopathology and bronchoscopic biopsies are different and complementary techniques, so if one is negative the other can still be positive.  So it sounds as if you have cancer, i'm sorry to say.  It would make sense to ask for second opinions on the pathology and cytology to be sure. Don't drag this out--prompt treatment gives you a best chance for a good response & longer life.

Question 5

2cm liver mass, tiny lung nodules, tiny brain lesions. found 2 1/2 yrs ago and still stable. dr's say unrelated, but no biopsies.please help. 
cancer?

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Focal nodular: hyperplasia is a benign liver lesion, and unrelated to lung nodules or brain lesions.  Tiny lung nodules in an average risk patient that are stable for 2 1/2 years can be considered benign.  No way to opine about the brain lesions without more info, but stability over 2 1/2 years likely also indicates benignity.

Question 6

what does it mean when a 1cm lung nodule has "small density" , does that point toward cancer? or benign?

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Small density.: A 1 cm nodule is a small density.  Most likely this is benign finding but additional info about appearance and history/ physical exam are important.  Are you a smoker?  What prompted the X-ray or CT?  A 3 month follow-up film is likely needed if this is a new radiological finding.  Talk to your doctor.  Best wishes.

Question 7

lung nodule grew 6mm, could i have cancer?

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Yes: Yes, it could be lung cancer or it could be something else. Risk factors, overall size, growth rate, radiographic characteristics all play a role in diagnostic suspicion. You should discuss with your thoracic surgeon. 6mm plus what baseline would help in ability to biopsy.

Question 8

noncalcified 6mm upper lung nodule. stayed that way for 3 years. 4th year it grew to 8.4mm.  5th year is 1.2cm. could this be slow growing cancer?

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Yes!!! : Lung nodules are checked every 6 months for 2 years.  If they dont change in size, they are considered stable, and annual cxr is in order. 
If it grows, it could be malignant.  6 mm to 1.2 cm is a lot of change, so see your primary care doctor for a pulmonary consultation.

Question 9

what's a difference between "tiny benign calcified granuloma" on lung and tiny lung nodule? which is more serious and more likely to be cancer and why?

Accepted Answer

: Benign calcified granuloma is better described on characteristics, a nodule remains somewhat unpredictable in behavior and that makes it potentially more serious.

Question 10

worried about a solid lung nodule 4 mm in 2009 and is now 7 mm, non calcified, smooth borders.  rad said it looks like benign soft tissue, possible granuloma.  do non calcified granulomas grow, and could a cancer grow at that growth rate?

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Yes and yes.: Get an opinion from pulmonologist or thoracic surgeon regarding opinion about possible biopsy.  It depends whether or not the benefits of biopsy outweigh its risks.

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Benign biopsies in nov. chance of cancer? recent pet fu- 1.7 cm non calc. lung nodule. intensity greater than blood pool. concern for malignancy. 2 mild fdg avid l hilar & l prevasc. media.lymph nodes. concern for metastatic disease of l lung malign.

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If lung nodules turn out to be cancer , after biopsy, then is this curable, or incurable only?thanks

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Lung nodules in 3 lobes of smoker. 9mm does not enhance ; no calcificat. does this suggest small cell or large cell cancer? needle biopsy scheduled.

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Bronchoscopy with biopsy of lung nodules was done, biopsy result shows normal bt bronchial washing shows poorly differentiate cancer, confused?

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2cm liver mass, tiny lung nodules, tiny brain lesions. found 2 1/2 yrs ago and still stable. dr's say unrelated, but no biopsies.please help. cancer?

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What does it mean when a 1cm lung nodule has "small density" , does that point toward cancer? or benign?

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Lung nodule grew 6mm, could i have cancer?

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Noncalcified 6mm upper lung nodule. stayed that way for 3 years. 4th year it grew to 8.4mm. 5th year is 1.2cm. could this be slow growing cancer?

A member asked:

What's a difference between "tiny benign calcified granuloma" on lung and tiny lung nodule? which is more serious and more likely to be cancer and why?

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Worried about a solid lung nodule 4 mm in 2009 and is now 7 mm, non calcified, smooth borders. rad said it looks like benign soft tissue, possible granuloma. do non calcified granulomas grow, and could a cancer grow at that growth rate?

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