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Did cat scan 2 months ago and one yesterday of chest with contrast. been feeling discomfort and tightness trouble breathing 5 month. would ct rule out cancer and major issues ? ft scan attached came normal. still having worse. pulse fading. mri next?

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THe ct scan: ahould have been able to pick up any type of nodule or mass that would be concerning for cancer

Answered 1/26/2017

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A member asked:

Did cat scan 2 months ago and one yesterday of chest with contrast. been feeling discomfort and tightness trouble breathing 5 month. would ct rule out cancer and major issues ? ft scan attached came normal. still having worse. pulse fading. mri next?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

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