How big is a lung nodule to be considered early stage lung cancer

The diagnosis of early lung cancer is mainly performed through chest wall CT. If we find that the nodule is larger than 1 cm, we also need the living habits of the tuberculosis patient, such as whether the patient smokes, whether he is suitable for long-term underground work, and long-term work in a large dust environment. The size of the lung nodule is an indicator of early lung cancer. Generally speaking, these lung cancers larger than 1 cm may be early lung cancer, but they also need to be analyzed in combination with the characteristics of imaging. Generally speaking, lung nodules have bronchial inflation signs, air bubble signs, whether the appearance of the lung nodules is smooth, split, and whether the dynamic imaging changes, and these multiple factors should be combined.

How long can a person with malignant lung nodules live?

The earlier the tumor is removed, the more lung tissue the patient retains, and the higher the cure rate. However, the premise of this situation is that it must be discovered early, and this situation must be treated early and the corresponding minimally invasive surgery must be performed. At this time, surgical intervention can be performed, and the patient can almost achieve a cure rate of more than 90%. At the same time, it should not be underestimated that regular inspection, observation, and observation of changes in nodules are necessary.

Pulmonary fissure nodules

Nodules with smooth edges are mostly benign and calcified lesions, which only require regular inspections. However, if the nodules are too large, the boundaries are unclear, or they are ground-glass or burr lesions, bronchoscopy and cytology are required to clarify the cause of the disease and determine the treatment plan. There are many causes for small nodules in the oblique fissure of the right lung, including benign lung lesions, including pneumonia, lung trauma, tuberculosis, silicosis and other malignant lesions, mainly including lung cancer and lung metastasis.