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If i have a spot i. your lung is it cancer?

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Not necessarily : Normal lung should not have ' spot ' , when present with it , may be born with , as in hemartoma or undeveloped lung tissue , or scar from old infection as in TB , or a tumor benign or malignant. Physician has to asses which is which , by varies tests including biopsy for the correct diagnosis & treatment. So it may or may not be cancer , need to discuss with doctor.

Answered 6/21/2020

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See below: Not necessarily, there can be benign lung nodules; however, the spots need to be monitored by your doctor;.

Answered 9/29/2016

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