I am worried about my breast cancer moving to my lungs. Should I wait that long to get a chest xray or go ahead and get one?
Asked October 29, 2010
Hi Dr. Jag, I am one of your patients....Hayley Adams. This past month I have had shortness of breath off and on. I went to the doctor to ask him about it and he gave me a breathing test. It did show a bit of constriction in some of my small airways and they gave me an inhaler, but it is still happening. Not everyday, but off and on. Of course, I am worried about my breast cancer moving to my lungs. I am due for a CT scan at CTCA in mid December. Should I wait that long to get a chest xray or go ahead and get one? My email is [email protected]. You know I am anxious so I will be waiting for your response ;)
Expert answer
Hi, Haley :-),
Its hard to say whats going on without physically examining you but I would recommend that you follow the advice of your primary care physician and pulmonologist. If you have not seen a pulmonologist then make an appointment to do so. It would be very unusual and improbable for your breast cancer to move into your airways. You may need pulmonary function tests (PFT's) performed if you still have tightness in your chest - remember fall allergies are here and that tends to occur more frequently than cancer moving to your lungs.
Take care!
See you in Dec.
Simeon Jaggernauth, DO
www.DRJAG.com
Answered October 31, 2010
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