Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Fatigue 2 years. ct shows paratracheal node increasing over 2 years, 0.5x0.9cm to 0.7x1.1cm to 0.9x1.35cm. no uptake at pet. worried about lung cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Mgt.: A tissue biopsy and bronchial washing for cytology will help to rule out cancer. If you have a family history of cancer, smoking and any pulmonary symptoms, the risk is higher. I would recommend an appointment with Pulmonology.
Answered 1/28/2018
407 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What's the chance of an occult lung cancer causing 7 years of fatigue and other non specific issues but not showing on a CT scan of the chest. Thought about paraneoplastic syndrome but these seem very rare & cancer normally appears within a few years?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Fatigue, excessive sweats & muscle loss for over 4 years. Could it be paraneoplastic syndrome from lung cancer. Ex smoker. HR CT unremarkable Jul 2018
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
20 months fatigue. LDCT negative in Aug 16. Ongoing sympts PET/CT neg in Nov16. Still fatigued & muscle loss, scan further for lung cancer? Thanks
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Paratracheal lymph node grown from 0.6cmx1cm to 0.8cmx1.35cm over 2 years. No SUV uptake on PET. Have fatigue, could this be lung cancer? Lungs clear.
Fatigue for 2 years with some muscle loss. Pet/ct scan was negative. What is chance of it missing lung cancer (exsmoker sorry, clean 2 years). Thanks?
Do you have trouble visualising the primary tumor in small cell lung cancer. I am worried that my fatigue over 4 years is due to lung cancer that is not showing on ct scan 6 months ago. Thank You.
I have extreme fatigue,weightloss&thick phlegm 1 year. CT clear and colonoscopy clear. Worried about hidden lung cancer as ex smoker. Any ideas?
I've had fatigue and weight loss one year.Doc said negative CT ruled out lung cancer (ex smoker).Still worried as have some thick phlegm. Any advice?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
