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What percentage is a 5.6mm noncalcified lung nodule is cancerous. non smoker work in construction.doctor didnt think follow up was needed just worry?
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Less than: 1-2%(ACR Lung-RADS classification) if it has benign features and you are not at increased risk.
Answered 11/26/2017
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