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I am a 52 year old female that have had two nodules on my lung and these proofed benign but on a recent scan more have appeared could it now be cancer?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Lung nodules: There are many causes of lung nodules, unfortunately cancer is one of them. Your doctor can help interpret these findings in the context of your entire clinical picture.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 6/22/2014

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A member asked:

I am a 52 year old female that have had two nodules on my lung and these proofed benign but on a recent scan more have appeared could it now be cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Minich agreed

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