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Lung nodules

A small spot on a scan — usually not cancer, but worth checking and watching carefully.

Line illustration of a chest CT with a small nodule marked, next to a calendar showing follow-up scans.
Most lung nodules are not cancer — a clear follow-up plan is the point.

What is it?

A lung nodule is a small spot on the lung, often found by chance on an X-ray or CT scan. Most nodules are not cancer — but they should be checked and, when needed, watched over time.

Signs to watch for

  • Usually no symptoms — most nodules are found on imaging done for another reason

How we treat it

The team reviews your imaging and risk factors and recommends the right follow-up — which may be periodic scans to make sure nothing is changing, or further testing when warranted. If needed, your case can also be reviewed by a tumor board: a regular meeting where lung specialists, surgeons, cancer specialists and radiologists look at cases together and agree on the best next step.

Your first visit

We go over your scan and history, explain what the nodule means for you, and lay out a clear monitoring or next-step plan.

Take the next step

New patients and returning patients — request a visit and we'll take it from there.

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