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X-ray said lung nodule about 1.2 in feb, aug 1.4 2.7 suv, pet, oct 1.5ct .has it grown or not? could it be cancerous after 8 months?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Not that simple: Your doctor has more facts than what you are giving., in general a biopsy is needed to say it is cancer or not and it is the only way.. It is a low risk out patient procedure, discuss with your doctor.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/26/2020

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Dr. Rada Ivanov answered

Yes and no: 1.2 to 1.5 cm is not a lot of change and it may be positional, but if real bear in mind that cxr and ct are 2-dimensional and the lung nodule is 3-dimensional so it may account to doubling in growth. Also see all my previous answers, blondie:).

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/24/2022

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A member asked:

X-ray said lung nodule about 1.2 in feb, aug 1.4 2.7 suv, pet, oct 1.5ct .has it grown or not? could it be cancerous after 8 months?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Rada Ivanov answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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