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Lung nodule didn't grow for 6 months and now 15% first 2months 10 the next and now 5%.should it be operated on now or is it safe to wait 3months?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
I wouldn't wait: A lung mass which is increasing in size is very concerning for cancer. Waiting a week or so probably doesn't make a difference but waiting 3 months would make me uncomfortable. You have already watched it for 9 months. Another 3 months means you have observed this lesion for a year!
Answered 10/4/2016
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Operate now: You have a growing nodule. If it can be removed now, you will know what it is, and if benign, you have resolved the problem. If you wait 3 months for a malignancy, you may lose the opportunity for optimal treatment. Unless you or your physician has an alternative plan and explanation- what are you waiting for?
Answered 4/10/2015
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See below: The nodule is not very large and is not growing very fast so i think it is safe to wait another 3 months which doesn't change the fact that you will have to get it out at some point because it is growing.
Answered 4/10/2015
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