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A 58-year-old female asked:

in 07,1 calcified rt lung nodule found.er ct scan yesterday found 2 more 6mm.does this mean cancer, previous mammogram clear.who do i see for this?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Family Medicine 32 years experience

Pulmonologist: Your best bet would be to see a Pulmonologist.

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