Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a 4mm lung nodule on my right lung 2 on my left could it be cancer?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Could be: But could also be something else. Can't really give you more than that without more info. I suppose the doc who ordered the study has a better idea than we do.
Answered 10/21/2014
3.6k views
Maybe....: ...maybe not. If they are all less than 5-6 mm, there is usually not a whole lot to do other than observation and follow up. PET scans are usually not too sensitive for very tiny nodules. I would defer, however, to the judgement of your physician who knows your situation better and can determine if there is anything else to do now. If you smoke, please stop. Best to you.
Answered 10/23/2017
3.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Dx of lung nodules. Ct scans of chest two years. Had chestxr CT scan of chest 2012 2013 CT scan of chest pulm wants another im afraid it causes cancer?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
2mm lung nodule lower left lobe - unrelated CT found it - on 1yr fu it's now 4mm. Any reason other than cancer it would grow? I just quit smoking.
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
A 3cm nodule on the right thyroid.. left side removed already The ct scan indicated 1.5cm rt upper lung. related? cancer risk?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
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?
6mm nodule left upper lung 4mm left lower lung 1.5cm left axillary lymph node what test should be done to determine if its cancer?
I had breast cancer a year ago and had a right mastecnomy. Now they have found pleural nodules in right and left lower lobes 5mm, 4, 8mm, 2, 4mm, 4.5mm should I be worried about lung cancer.?
CT had 1.6cm & two 7mm ground glass nodules in lungs after 6 mo of cough & chest pain. Had blood clots in lungs 2x. Ex smoker. Could it be cancer?
Hi, should a 6 mm lung nodule be taken seriously? 3 lung nodules were located 6 months ago 1 x 6mm ( right lung ) 2 x 5mm ( left lung), my gp is not so bothered ,, should this be taken more seriously ? if not cancer why do lung nodules appear?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
