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Are subcentimeter lung nodules that have not changed in size since january assumed to be benign if they do not light up on a pet scan. all are 6 mm?
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Not necessarily : Six millimeter nodules are small and may not light up in a pet scan even if malignant. However, the fact they are stable is encouraging. I would guess your doc will keep an eye on them unless there's something else that is suspicious for cancer. Good luck.
Answered 8/3/2013
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Most likely: But followup is important since an occasional scar area cancer can occur.
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