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*
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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.
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Top treatments taken by people for lung nodules*
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Who has lung nodules on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 22 | |
| 50s | 55 | |
| 60s | 65 | |
| 70+ | 58 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 40 | |
| Female | 172 |
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