Assessing the Risk That a Lump in the Lung Is Cancer
The risk that a new lump in the lung is cancer increases with age.
Age | Risk |
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35 | 15% |
50 | 40% |
70 | 70% |
80 | >90% |
The larger the lump, the more likely it is cancer.
Size | Risk |
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1 inch (2 cm) or less | 40% |
More 1-1/2 inches (3 cm) | 90% |
The more that a patient smokes, more likely cancer will occur.
Packs per day | Risk over normal |
---|---|
1 | 20 times |
2 | 70 times |