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Noncalcified 6mm upper lung nodule. stayed that way for 3 years. 4th year it grew to 8.4mm. 5th year is 1.2cm. could this be slow growing cancer?
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Yes!!! : Lung nodules are checked every 6 months for 2 years. If they dont change in size, they are considered stable, and annual cxr is in order. If it grows, it could be malignant. 6 mm to 1.2 cm is a lot of change, so see your primary care doctor for a pulmonary consultation.
Answered 4/28/2019
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Yes: And many would simply resect it to find out. A pet scan could help you temporize or fuel the effort for resection. You did not ention whether you smoke, or why you got the initial scan when you were 48.
Answered 1/7/2013
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