About Stacey Lloyd Expertise I can answer questions regarding the most common lung diseases; however, I am most qualified to answer questions regarding tuberculosis.
Experience I have over ten years experience in healthcare and over six years in experience the pharmaceutical industry with a specialty in respiratory disease.
Education/Credentials M.S degree in the pharmaceutical sciences from Temple University School of Pharmacy
B.S. in Biology from Elizabethtown College
Question I coughed up blood a couple times recently & went to my Dr. a chest x-ray was done. It showed a tumor or a cyst. Can you give me quick answer as to the difference my next appt is Tues, thanks Ruth
Answer Ruth,
Great question! A tumor is a swelling and can be cancerous or non-cancerous.
A cyst is a fluid-filled sac and is typically non-cancerous. But some cancers can form cancerous cysts.
To determine the difference, doctors will do a biopsy and perform a microscopic examination of the cells.
