HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Does My CT Scan Report Indicate?

default
Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2016
Question: recently i had a ct scan for a inguinal hernia and chest. hernia has been fixed. other findings are one slightly less than 6mm nodular density at the left lung nase, recommend a 6 to 12 month follow up chest ct for surveillance. im 55yrs old in good health and have been a non smoker for over 13 yrs. i only smoked for 7 yrs. about a pack a day. what the odds of this being cancer? No cancer runs in my family at all. I've had pneumonia as a kid and bronchitis in my 30s.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry for cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Well, possibility of cancerous nodule is very very less. So no need to worry for cancer.
But better to get done follow up CT scan after 9 months to compare the size of nodule.
If it is static or decreasing then nothing should be done. But if it is increasing in size then you will need further evaluation for the diagnosis.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Drkaushal85

Pulmonologist

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 15003 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Pulmonologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Does My CT Scan Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: No need to worry for cancer. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Well, possibility of cancerous nodule is very very less. So no need to worry for cancer. But better to get done follow up CT scan after 9 months to compare the size of nodule. If it is static or decreasing then nothing should be done. But if it is increasing in size then you will need further evaluation for the diagnosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.