Lung Cancer Nodules. No history of lung cancer among family members. A lung nodule or pulmonary nodule is a small round or oval shaped growth in the lungs that is up to 3 centimeters in diameter.
Most lung nodules seen on ct scans are not cancer. Yes lung nodules can be cancerous though most lung nodules are noncancerous benign. Lung nodules are common mostly in those who smoke and are typically benign non cancerous but can also be malignant cancerous.
Treatment for lung nodules will often depend on whether they have features that present a cancer risk.
If the nodule is from a lung cancer the patient is often without symptoms but may have a new cough or cough up blood. Treatment for lung nodules will often depend on whether they have features that present a cancer risk. Nodules do not. Most lung nodules seen on ct scans are not cancer.
