DEAR DR. GOTT:
I am writing regarding the person, who after having two lung x-rays, was found to have a spot on the lung. He was told to wait six months and have another X-ray. I would like to let this person and your readers know about my father-in-law and his experience with a lung spot.
Following an X-ray he was told he had a spot on his lung but the doctor didn’t feel it was anything to worry about. Since he hated going to doctors, he didn’t do anything abut it. Five months later he was in the hospital, diagnosed with lung cancer.
His oncologist recommended chemotherapy and told him he might have about a year to live. My father-in-law went ahead with the chemo but after only two treatments he passed away, just two months after the diagnosis.
I want your readers to know that if a doctor says not to worry about a lung spot, they should worry. Don’t wait, do something about it NOW!
DEAR READER:
I agree with you. Any abnormal lung X-ray should be further investigated to determine what is wrong. In most instances it is not cancer but there is always a possibility, especially for individuals who are past or current smokers or work in heavily polluted areas.
To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Pulmonary Disease”. Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed, stamped number 10 envelope and $2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.
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