Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about a lung nodule.

Ignore: Ct screening for lung cancer is not needed if there is no cigarette smoking or asbestos work history.

Ignore: Be patient, sometimes watchful waiting is the way to go. Don't press for an immediate answer.

Ignore: Be patient, sometimes watchful waiting is the best approach.

Ask: Ask how long the nodule has been present, what scans should be done and is a biopsy necessary.

Ignore: A lung nodule can be many things. Talk to your doctor about all treatment options. Follow up is key.

Ignore: Remind the doctor that if you are a smoker, screening with low dose helical CT of lung saves lives.

Ignore: Ask your doctor if you are in the high risk category to develop lung cancer.

Ignore: Needs follow up for 2 years. If no change no need to follow anymore. If asked to, need to ask why.

Ignore: Depend on size >8 mm a biopsy might be needed if not a complete resection.