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Father has multiple small lung nodules. does not smoke. had pneumonia several times and scarring from it on lungs 25 yrs ago. is 70. risk of cancer?
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Possibly: This needs a systematic approach to diagnosis and may require some invasive procedures, depending upon what non-invasive studies reveal. It may take several visits to the doctor to have this all worked out. Could be very benign, but cancer must be excluded so that aggressive treatment can be started if it is present.
Answered 11/17/2013
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Possible: Histoplasmosis and granulomas more common in midwest. Comparison with old x-rays or ct is very helpful. New multiple lesions, and growth of lesions inclines to cancer.
Answered 10/24/2017
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