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Q: Shadow on lung

asked by: sam0708m on January 3rd, 2009

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I know this is one of the most common questions asked and I can even see a thread on the first page so I'm sorry for that but I'm worried about this.

My mum has a shadow on her lung and she said she thinks shes had lung cancer and she went back for a second test and the results should be out this week. I know a lot of shadows turn out to be nothing, but I searched for it and came across symptoms, some of which she has. Now I don't know if I'm scaring myself here, but is it possible to have some of the symptoms and not have lung cancer? I mean everything seems to point towards it, especially as shes a smoker.

Any help on this would be great

Thanks in advance!!

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motherofhighspiritedones

replied on January 3rd, 2009

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Symptoms of lung cancer can be the same as symptoms of many other infections and diseases. It is best for your mom to seek medical treatment and evaluation to rule out the possibility of lung cancer, pneumonia, or anything else. Lung cancer can show up as shadows on xrays but so can pneumonia and a plethra of other infections.

sam0708m

replied on January 3rd, 2009

New User

Thanks! It does make me feel better knowing that there are other possibilities, but although its only natural to think the worst its best not to be ruled out, the you can't be so disappointed and anything better is a bonus. I will post back early next week with what they say, fingers crossed!

ArgotMay

replied on April 7th, 2009

New User

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