Question 1

is it normal for 4cm nodule to go to full blown lung cancer in and spread to liver in just 4 months?

Accepted Answer

A 4cm lung "nodule": is a fairly large mass,  it wouldn't become lung cancer, it would have been cancerous all along.  It is certainly possible to develop metastatic disease in 4 months.

Question 2

is it normal for a 4 mm lung nodule to turn to lung cancer and spread to liver in just 4 months?

Accepted Answer

Possible: What you described is not normal, but quite possible. Small cell lung cancers can spread to other organs even before the primary lesion is detected.

Question 3

is it normal for a 4mm lung nodule to go from that to full blown lung cancer and spread to liver in just 4 months?

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Not uncommon: Metastatic lesions only with unknown primary (origin cannot be found) constitute a specific type of cancers. The point is that the size of the primary tumor is not predictive of the stage. Not to mention that in this type of scenario it is assumed that the lesions described are related, but that may need to be proven with biopsies.

Question 4

with a cyst in the liver, probably several tiny cysts and a nodule in the lung - can they be related (like hydatid disease) or is this too far fetched?

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More history needed: This a rare occurrence and more history would be needed to give a educated opinion. I hope all is well with you.

Question 5

can having liver mass and lung nodules mean you have cancer?

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Liver mass: No. Lung and liver nodules are common findings on ct scan. Depending on clinical setting no treatment may be indicated other than a follow up ct. In some cases where suspicion is high, a biopsy is needed to rule out or rule in cancer.

Question 6

my grandmother has just had a nodule(2cm) in lung and another between liver and diaphram along with elevated wbc - what is probability of malignant?

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Unable to determine: It is difficult to determine malignancy risk without having a tissue diagnosis from one of the nodules. Close follow up with a pulmonologist is advised to determine your malignancy risk (based on smoking hx, fam hx, etc) and create a management strategy such as (but not limited to) biopsy, imaging surveillance, need to see oncologist. An elevated WBC should be evaluated by your PMD.

Question 7

hello i have been diagnosed with a small module on my left lower lung. a low density lesion on my liver and a 6mm nodule on my right thyroid lobe. ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Such multiple findings as you describe are not uncommon on various imaging studies such as CT scans of the chest, abdomen, pelvis that include the thyroid, lung, liver, and kidneys where small sub-centimeter (&lt;10 mm) nodules are commonly noted which are most often benign and clinically insignificant but which often deserve a follow-up study in 6-12 months. You should discuss this with your doctor.

Question 8

nodules found in lung, between liver & diaphragm, elevated wbc- probability of malignant?

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It is concerning.: While I'm unable to state anything with any degree of certainty based on hat description, we generally do not like to see individuals with diffuse lung and liver nodules or lesions. This does require immediate clarification of underlying process.  An investigation needs to be done right away, including biopsy of any accessible nodules.

Question 9

ct scan found a lesion on my liver, a 6mm nodule on my lung, 2 tracheal lymph nodes 1cm each?

Accepted Answer

Needs biopsy: It may be sarcoidosis, or carcinoma with metastasis in liver and lymph nodes and in my opinion you may need biopsy to make the diagnosis.Ask your pulmonologist or internist what is his/her opinion as they have access to the films and your history.

Question 10

what is prognosis like for colon cancer pt with 1 liver met, 1 node and 0.5 lung nodule ? primary was resected last year . cea 10. bloodwork normal?

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Prognosis: Prognosis is determined at time of diagnosis/treatment. Seems cancer is/was stage 4, which has a shorter prognosis than stage 1. If stage 4 is NEW, newly discovered liver metastasis, then prognosis will be negatively impacted compared to a year ago. Regardless of prognosis, talk with your docs. Take friend/family with you to appointments to help with understanding. Treatments exist. Be well.

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Is it normal for 4cm nodule to go to full blown lung cancer in and spread to liver in just 4 months?

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Is it normal for a 4 mm lung nodule to turn to lung cancer and spread to liver in just 4 months?

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Is it normal for a 4mm lung nodule to go from that to full blown lung cancer and spread to liver in just 4 months?

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With a cyst in the liver, probably several tiny cysts and a nodule in the lung - can they be related (like hydatid disease) or is this too far fetched?

A member asked:

Can having liver mass and lung nodules mean you have cancer?

A member asked:

My grandmother has just had a nodule(2cm) in lung and another between liver and diaphram along with elevated wbc - what is probability of malignant?

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Hello i have been diagnosed with a small module on my left lower lung. a low density lesion on my liver and a 6mm nodule on my right thyroid lobe. ?

A member asked:

Nodules found in lung, between liver & diaphragm, elevated wbc- probability of malignant?

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Ct scan found a lesion on my liver, a 6mm nodule on my lung, 2 tracheal lymph nodes 1cm each?

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What is prognosis like for colon cancer pt with 1 liver met, 1 node and 0.5 lung nodule ? primary was resected last year . cea 10. bloodwork normal?

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