Re: Lung Fears
Originally Posted by
mbee
I hope mine being 13mm doesn't automatically lead to the big C, I assume yours was ?
No, it has nothing to do with size. They'll investigate it further if it begins looking serious, including a biopsy, assuming if that's possible with this type of nodule.
I guess what I mean, is it more a remove it and move on type approach if its diagnosed as being that - i guess thats probably not an already one to answer
This is still serious surgery not something contemplated unless the tests point to it being malignant. But if it becomes necessary the prognosis is very good with such small nodules as they are unlikely to have metastasized (survival odds drop dramatically once cancer spreads). In most cases follow up with chemo or radiation isn't considered necessary. I never had either.
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