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What Could Possibly Cause 1cm Nodule On Right Lung?

hi i am wondering if a 1cm lung nodule in the right lung and also shadows on the lungs my husband was took very ill in march with h1n1 and doube phneouma which quickley developed in to ards he was on a vent in intesive care for 4 weeks did not know if he was going to pull through but he did .he is now at home gets out of breath very easily still under the hospital having further tests for lung cancer do u think this could be some type of cancer we are all so worried thank you joanne
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
It is very difficult to understand conclude about having cancer or not.
But 1 cm nodule in lung should definitely be investigated for lung cancer first.
Lung cancer like squamous cell carcinoma and adeno carcinoma can present as nodule and shadows in lungs.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. CT thorax
2. Bronchoscopy and BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis
3. CT guided Biopsy from the nodule.
4. Blood tumour markers.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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What Could Possibly Cause 1cm Nodule On Right Lung?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. It is very difficult to understand conclude about having cancer or not. But 1 cm nodule in lung should definitely be investigated for lung cancer first. Lung cancer like squamous cell carcinoma and adeno carcinoma can present as nodule and shadows in lungs. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. CT thorax 2. Bronchoscopy and BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) analysis 3. CT guided Biopsy from the nodule. 4. Blood tumour markers. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.