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I'm concerned that i might develop lung cancer or something. is it likely that this nodule is cancerous?
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Please evaluate: The likelihood of a long nodule being cancerous depends on several risk factors, including a history of smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke. The safest course of action is to see a pulmonologist (lung doctor) who may choose to biopsy the lung nodule or to follow up the lung nodule with a repeat scan/xray in several weeks to months, depending on its appearance and your risk factors.
Answered 4/5/2020
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