Question 1

hi my question if u go for a lung xray can the doctor detec lung cancer easely?

Accepted Answer

YES & NO: A chest xray can detect a large lung cancer easily but smaller ones can be missed (especially in the top of lung). Chest ct is much more sensitive.

Question 2

had a clear chest xray in december and that's all 2 different doctors would do, scared that i have lung cancer but no cough. is it likely?

Accepted Answer

No cancer: If your chest xray is read clear by 2 doctor then chance are very small you have cancer.  If you want the docs at HealthTap to give a third opinion try a virtual consult~ upload your chest xray!

Question 3

persistent cough for 4 wks. lump moving in chest, painful swallowing, shoulder pain, & rib cage pain. told doc today. doc not concerned cause x-ray last month was clear. what if this cough goes another month? scared lung cancer. smoked for a year.

Accepted Answer

Chest doctor: A cough lasting longer than 2 weeks needs to be evaluated. The risk of lung cancer or TB is low is the chest x-ray was clear a month ago. However, it you are not satisfied with your doctor, you should consider consulting a Pulmonologist/chest doctor.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

my doctor says small cell lung cancer (sclc) can be seen on chest x-ray.  is this true?  or would you need a ct-scan?

Accepted Answer

Cat scan: ; biopsy most advantageous approach.

Question 5

doctors said that my shortness of breath and back pain is anxiety after blood tests and chest xray in dec. but i think lung cancer, chances?

Accepted Answer

Small: Chest xray was several months ago but is reassuring. You are young. What risk factors exist?  Is chest pain rib or chest wall pain?  Another check up can reassure you. Shortness of breath can be further evaluated with spirometry. Can you walk and exercise?

Question 6

my chest xray showed--right upper midzonal
consolidation is seen with a fibrotic element.is it tb scar? could it cause lung cancer. doctor please answer.

Accepted Answer

Abnormal Xray: I cannot say without seeing the xray. However, "fibrotic" implies scarring.  If you have history of tb, it can be from that, or any prior infection.  Would not hurt to keep an eye on it, as TB can recur.  Tb does not cause lung cancer, nor does scarring.  If the scarring is from smoking however, that does cause cancer without doubt!  if you do smoke, at your age you have time to heal if you quit.

Question 7

scared i have lung cancer. i quit smoking after 4 years, having shortness of breath & back pain doctor not worried after a clear chest x-ray. chances?

Accepted Answer

Lung Cancer Scare: At age 32, even with a significant smoking history, it is unlikely that you have lung cancer, especially with a negative chest x-ray. The shortness of breath ("dyspnea") needs to be evaluated by a pulmonologist, however. You could have something as common as asthma to account for the dyspnea, but it needs to be evaluated soon.

Question 8

i have all the symptoms of lung cancer: shortness of breath, cough with yellow phlegm and occasional red streaks, fingernail clubbing...but my chest x-ray and noncontrast high-res chest ct were negative.

doctors are saying i'm fine, but i'm scared?

Accepted Answer

Not cancer: You're making a big mistake by reading cancer symptoms and concluding you might have it. Every symptom caused by any cancer -- lung or anywhere else -- has many more causes, all more common than cancer. The chance you have lung cancer at your age is almost zero, and your xrays and CT are reliable. Believe your doctors. (But maybe bronchitis etc? Are you a smoker?)

Question 9

could lung cancer (of any type) not show up on an x-ray after 14 months of symptoms?
theoritical question not for diag.)

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially, adenocarcinomas in the apex can be very small and hide behind other structures.

Question 10

lung cancer symptoms, should i go to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If you are unwell, a physician visit is advised. There are no symptoms that are specific for lung cancer, however, your doctor can ask questions, examine you, and recommend further tests.

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Hi my question if u go for a lung xray can the doctor detec lung cancer easely?

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Had a clear chest xray in december and that's all 2 different doctors would do, scared that i have lung cancer but no cough. is it likely?

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Persistent cough for 4 wks. lump moving in chest, painful swallowing, shoulder pain, & rib cage pain. told doc today. doc not concerned cause x-ray last month was clear. what if this cough goes another month? scared lung cancer. smoked for a year.

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My doctor says small cell lung cancer (sclc) can be seen on chest x-ray. is this true? or would you need a ct-scan?

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Doctors said that my shortness of breath and back pain is anxiety after blood tests and chest xray in dec. but i think lung cancer, chances?

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My chest xray showed--right upper midzonal consolidation is seen with a fibrotic element.is it tb scar? could it cause lung cancer. doctor please answer.

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Scared i have lung cancer. i quit smoking after 4 years, having shortness of breath & back pain doctor not worried after a clear chest x-ray. chances?

A member asked:

I have all the symptoms of lung cancer: shortness of breath, cough with yellow phlegm and occasional red streaks, fingernail clubbing...but my chest x-ray and noncontrast high-res chest ct were negative. doctors are saying i'm fine, but i'm scared?

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Could lung cancer (of any type) not show up on an x-ray after 14 months of symptoms? theoritical question not for diag.)

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Lung cancer symptoms, should i go to the doctor?

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