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

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Chances Of Cancer Having Diagnosed For Valley Fever And Chronic Productive Cough?

hi my bf smoked menthol cigs for over 20 yrs and stopped 6 yrs ago because he was told he had crystalized lungs and a couple yr later after having a chest xray for a infection the doc said his lungs were better now he has been told he has a nodule on right upper lobe of right lung. Docs tested him for valley fever and infections and had routine blood test that were negative. Hes just wondering the chances that its cancer its small but he has had a chronic productive cough for about three months.And he also was exposed to a lot of abcestis over 20 yrs ago. Hes 43. What are the chances of this being lung cancer?
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Report Abuse
Radiologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

It is important to follow up the nodule in the lung. The size is important and if it is less than 8 mm then there is no serious concern. Should the nodule be closer to 3 cm in diameter then the probability of cancer is higher.

What I intend to say is that a nodule must be followed up for a year or more depending on its doubling time. This is the time taken by the nodule to become twice its volume. A nodule that becomes twice its volume within 30 days or more than 6 months is most likely benign. Less than 30 days doubling is likely to be due to an infection.

Rarely there are nodules due to bronchoalveolar cancer that might double over 2 years. Therefore follow up is essential when there is a lung nodule.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Lung cancer


Loading Online Doctors....
Chances Of Cancer Having Diagnosed For Valley Fever And Chronic Productive Cough?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to follow up the nodule in the lung. The size is important and if it is less than 8 mm then there is no serious concern. Should the nodule be closer to 3 cm in diameter then the probability of cancer is higher. What I intend to say is that a nodule must be followed up for a year or more depending on its doubling time. This is the time taken by the nodule to become twice its volume. A nodule that becomes twice its volume within 30 days or more than 6 months is most likely benign. Less than 30 days doubling is likely to be due to an infection. Rarely there are nodules due to bronchoalveolar cancer that might double over 2 years. Therefore follow up is essential when there is a lung nodule.