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A 44-year-old female 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?

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 59 years experience

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

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