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I was diagnosed with stage 2 cancer last year, had mastectomy and currently on hormone therapy. just had one year post-op ct scan and it showed 4mm subpleural nodule in both lungs. my oncologist says not to worry but should i?

Q: i was diagnosed with stage 2 cancer last year, had mastectomy and currently on hormone therapy. just had one year post-op ct scan and it showed 4mm subpleural nodule in both lungs. my oncologist says not to worry but should i?

: You should listen to your concologist who has seen the CT. I have not.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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You should listen to your concologist who has seen the CT. I have not.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/11/2021

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with stage 2 cancer last year, had mastectomy and currently on hormone therapy. just had one year post-op ct scan and it showed 4mm subpleural nodule in both lungs. my oncologist says not to worry but should i?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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