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In past 3years i have had 3 ct scans and 1 pet/ct scan all negative. do i need more scans to rule out lung cancer? still have fatigue and muscle loss

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You don't have it: Whether scans cut a risk of one's actually dying of lung cancer is a question I will leave to policy-makers. But your fatigue and muscle loss are not due to lung cancer. I'm glad you're health conscious; I assume you've stopped smoking; and my hope for you is that you'll search for some other explanation AND continue an athletic, fitness-focused lifestyle to richly enjoy these years of your life.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 2/22/2017

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