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Small scar has been found in my most recent chest xray on my partners left lung. He originally had testicular cancer. Should I be worried? What could it be?
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Small scar has been found in my most recent chest xray on my partners left lung. He originally had testicular cancer. Should I be worried? What could it be?
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