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What Is The Prognosis For A Nodule On The Thoracic Cavity?

I have received news today that a 2.5 cm nodule was found on the left T2 of my thoracic, my doctor has scheduled an US Thoracic. Just wanting to know my options. Before this I had a MRi brain which found 12 or more white matter in the postventricular region.
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Hi there,

It really depends on what the nodule is. Some nodules turn out to be nothing more than scar tissue and others can be cancer. It's impossible to give a prognosis without knowing exactly what it is. A biopsy will usually be able to tell what it is, and further options can be discussed at that time.

I hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
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What Is The Prognosis For A Nodule On The Thoracic Cavity?

Hi there, It really depends on what the nodule is. Some nodules turn out to be nothing more than scar tissue and others can be cancer. It s impossible to give a prognosis without knowing exactly what it is. A biopsy will usually be able to tell what it is, and further options can be discussed at that time. I hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.