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Is My Chest X-ray Result Indicative Of Lung Cancer?
Hi some Atelectasis at the left lung base and linear scar at the left lung base and background of chronic inflammatory change at the left base according to chest X-ray . Heavy smoker for 30 years, is it a sign of a lung cancer now or in a close future?
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
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There is no sign of cancer in your x ray but you can get another chest x ray after 6 months to know if there is any increase in the scar. Please get treated for any respiratory discomfort which you are having.
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There is no sign of cancer in your x ray but you can get another chest x ray after 6 months to know if there is any increase in the scar. Please get treated for any respiratory discomfort which you are having.
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