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If lung cancer is starting to cause sob, is it usually larger and seen on x-ray? or can sob be a symptom of smaller tumors?
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SOB: Typically tumors that are larger are more likely to cause SOB. However, SOB caused by the tumor is usually secondary to problems with the tumor- PE, Pneumonia, effusion etc. SOB can be a sign of metatstaic disease where smaller tumor particles effect the lung tissue.
Answered 12/20/2019
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