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47 year old non smoker with lung nodule.

I am a 47 year old non smoking woman who found out during a scan for something else that I have a lung nodule. I am quite worried about this.  My doctor wants me to do a 6 month follow up and then a year after that to see that nothing has changed.  I am almost too nervous to go for the follow-up even though I know this is a ridiculus attitude.  Can you advise?


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four, I was a smoker for 35 years ( and quit)   the doctors found a nodule on my right lung, after approx. 10 xray and cat scans they come up with its some kind of (scar) from years ago..it just needs to be watched.....rest and relax! it's better for your health!!!!
Posted 2009-04-13T15:13:02Z
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you can't change anything so you can't worry that is the best thing to do.  If the DR thought it was more he wouldn't have said come back in a year.  A nodule does not mean cancer.
Posted 2009-04-16T05:54:50Z
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Unfortunately, you do not have to be a smoker to get lung cancer. If I were you I would just remain as calm as possible, and do as your doctor has suggested to you. Play it safe. Should, and I am not saying that you do, it be cancerous, it may have been caught early. Which is generally better. Years ago I had done a lot of research for an assignment, and lung cancer does not mean a 'death sentence,' there are five lobes in each lung. Stay positive. And good luck.
Posted 2009-04-20T18:47:24Z
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just sit back and relax..i know you are having hard times to be postive but everything will turn out fine..just follow all the doctors advice,.just bear in your mind that there are many ways to cure your disease..Innocent
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