SPN with family history of lung cancer -Diagnosed with a solitary pulmonary nodule in right upper lobe

	Asked by Unregistered on Mon 24, Mar 2008 01:30pm :
	I am a 50 year old female non-smoker. I have been diagnosed with a solitary pulmonary nodule in my right upper lobe. It is described as 1/16" (not sure how that converts to cm or mm). It was present on chest x-ray and also CT scan. Had PET scan today and am waiting for results. Both my parents died of lung cancer (father at age 55, mother at 78 -- both smoked). My initial feeling is that even if it is determined to be benign I want it removed. Am I justified in taking this stand considering my family history?
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	Answer by Dr.Bhumika Aggarwal (doctor) on Wed 23, Dec 2009 12:24am: Hi, I would recommend that you let the PET scan reports come and then discuss this in detail with your chest specialist and if required an oncologist. It would not be wise to hurry into a decision about surgery at this point of time - it would have its own list of side effects. The best approach would be - if it comes out to be benign would be to follow up with your doctor regularly every few months and then decide as and when required. Regards.
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