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Had 2 low-dos ct scans of chest found 3 nodules 2mm 3mm 4mm no change between 2 had 4 month apart had 3rd done 5 months now they say cancer lungs?

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Dr. Carl Decker answered

Was a biopsy done?: Your doctors cannot be certain unless a biopsy is done. How large was the nodule when it was called a cancer? What were the characteristics of the nodule? Four instance if it became speculated that would be suspicious but a biopsy would still be necessary.

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Answered 11/28/2020

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A member asked:

Had 2 low-dos ct scans of chest found 3 nodules 2mm 3mm 4mm no change between 2 had 4 month apart had 3rd done 5 months now they say cancer lungs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carl Decker answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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