Assessing the Risk that a Lump is Cancer
Risk of a lump in the lung being cancer increases with age.
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The larger the lump, the more likely it is cancer.
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Size |
Risk |
1 inch (2cm) or less |
40% |
> than 1.5 inches (3cm) |
90%% |
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The more a patient smokes, the more likely cancer will occur.
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Pack per Day |
Risk Over Normal |
1 |
20x |
2 |
> 70x |
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