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What Does A Shadow Noticed At The Bottom Of Right Lung In MRI Suggest?

my husband just been told he has a shadow on the bottom of his right lung and also has somethings sticking to his left lung he has been told to wait 6 weeks for another xray to see if there is any different what can it be we worried sick that it is cancer
Tue, 27 May 2014
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It is best if you can send across an image of the MRI/ X ray for better interpretation. However, the findings may suggest the presence of a mas in the lungs. There is a period during which such a mass may be expected to show growth in volume (doubling time) should it be indicative of a condition like cancer. That is the reason the doctor might have asked for a repeat chest X ray in 6 weeks. Right now it might be small enough not to be characterized as a cancer. You may discuss with your doctor and also get a detailed scan of chest done after 6 weeks if there is significant increase in the size of the shadow.
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What Does A Shadow Noticed At The Bottom Of Right Lung In MRI Suggest?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is best if you can send across an image of the MRI/ X ray for better interpretation. However, the findings may suggest the presence of a mas in the lungs. There is a period during which such a mass may be expected to show growth in volume (doubling time) should it be indicative of a condition like cancer. That is the reason the doctor might have asked for a repeat chest X ray in 6 weeks. Right now it might be small enough not to be characterized as a cancer. You may discuss with your doctor and also get a detailed scan of chest done after 6 weeks if there is significant increase in the size of the shadow.