What is lung nodules?
A pulmonary nodule is a small, roundish growth on the lung, sometimes called a spot on the lung. Follow up and evaluation of lung nodules focuses on determining whether a pulmonary nodule is cancerous or benign.
How do members experience lung nodules?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lung nodules*
Common symptoms
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What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for lung nodules*
Who has lung nodules on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 4 | |
30s | 7 | |
40s | 21 | |
50s | 56 | |
60s | 64 | |
70+ | 57 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 40 | |
Female | 169 |