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  1. Hey everyone, I had my surgery on the 12th and I’m doing ok! They went in via thoracoscopy and saw that my upper lobe was significantly smaller than it should be (likely just a structural anomaly). So they had to go ahead and perform a mini thoracotomy and take out the entire lobe. It was really tough at the beginning but I was still able to get up and move around in the hospital and I went home after 3 days. Each day gets better and I’m thankful to have my brother in town to help. Thank you also to everyone who posted with encouragement and resources, it was all very helpful. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with sharp diaphragm spasms/pains? Is there anything to be done to lessen the pain and/or spasms or will they ease up with time? They were really bad in the beginning then subsided and have now started up again since increasing my amount of movement/time walking. -Dina
    4 points
  2. Karen_L

    Lung Nodule

    @NYC GUY, you may want to re-post this as its own topic-- it will likely generate more responses. I'm always envious of people who have the option for surgery. With surgery, you get rid of the nasty thing and you get a biopsy. My tumor and lymph node locations sent me down the road of chemo and radiation, and now, a targeted therapy. If you are concerned, it's best to find a second opinion, ideally, from a major cancer center. You're lucky to be near several with the federal NCI designation. You can learn more about why the NCI designation can be helpful here. Please consider re-posting this in order to get more feedback. And, keep us posted.
    2 points
  3. Livin Life

    New here....

    Thanks so much for sharing some of your story and for the welcome, Lou! Yes, to cancer all over the family. I didn't mention my mom died (at 85) in 2011 of a primary brain tumor and my brother died of kidney cancer at age 53 in 2005. My mom lived a week after diagnosis and my brother 3 or 4 months. I actually have one sister left who is 70. I am almost 62. Yes to various cancers in the extended family too. Thanks for the resources. I have been doing a lot of reading the last handful of months though due to other health issues I generally stick to medical articles, etc. I have seen the timelines for life expectancy are way off so thank you for that reminder. Because I am likely to have adenocarcinoma if diagnosed I am not too worried b/c of all I've read, including from survivors on some other sites. I think back to my dad who was diagnosed in 1975 when there were few treatments. They said he likely had lung cancer five years before diagnosed. With surgery and Cobalt treatments back then he lived 2 years. Blows my mind when I think about that so when I see all that is available today and how so many are doing I don't question that. Though... I do see some who do not fare well or for long.... I will check out the Lung Cancer 101 and blog before long. Haven't been awake long and have to get ready for work here soon : ) Thanks again, Lou!
    2 points
  4. LouT

    New here....

    Welcome to our forums. I'm sorry you need to be here but glad you found us. We're a community made up of LC (Lung Cancer) survivors and some caregivers. The stages, types, and treatments we've experienced are "all over the map" so you'll be able to ask most any question and find people with firsthand experience. Like you most everyone in my family died of cancer. My dad, mom, most of my uncles and aunts on my mother's side, and a step-sister, so like you I understand the situations reasonably well.. What I can tell you is that when my mom died from LC we didn't have many of the treatments and trials available today. So you have the experiential knowledge but I think it's also good to learn all you can in an updated manner so I'm going to share some different information with you. We have a section called "Lung Cancer 101". It covers causes, diagnosis, treatments and all aspects of Lung Cancer it can be found here. An important blog written by one of our senior member is titled "10 Steps to Surviving Lung Cancer; from a Survivor" it is on this page. This member was originally diagnosed at Stage 3 then Stage 4 and after 20 years of treatment has been declared "cured". A tip for you; stay away from Dr. Google. Outcome statistics found there are normally over a 5-year period and don't accurately reflect new treatments available. Neither do they consider the individuality of our situations. You're always better sticking with your treatment team for that information. Please stick around, update us as events unfold and ask any questions you may have. We'll be here to support you. Lou
    2 points
  5. tgif i guess

    Hi everyone.

    i was diagnosed stage iv about 18 months ago - lungs, lymph nodes and spine i've had no radiation chemo is carboplatin and alimta imuno is keytruda after 6-8 months pet scans began to come back clear - carboplatin was discontinued what amazed me was the treatments had few side effects - never had nausea - did not lose hair - no pain if they opt for chemo, it might not be as bad as you think - and hopefully, effective
    2 points
  6. Livin Life

    New here....

    Just want to introduce myself. I'm still in differential for lung cancer diagnosis or whatever else this might be though told by local onc I likely have a slow growing lung cancer (assuming adenocarcinoma). I have changes on HRCT scans from 2015 and 2016 (done for other lung issues) compared to low dose CT Sept and Dec 2023. Pulm is from a large academic medical institution with NCI; local onc is from a small collaborative cancer center though not NCI. If diagnosed I'll have the large academic NCI take the lead - they're 4 hours away. No biopsy yet - I opted for rescan in early July 2024. Sept to Dec 2023 scans were fairly stable with multiple ground glass in all lobes with one solid and one that turn solid over these years. I'm no stranger to lung cancer. Lost my dad when he was 56 to lung cancer (likely adenocarcinoma); I was 13. Lost my older sister to lung cancer (she was 48) in 2004 (assuming small cell - she was gone in three months) and my younger sister to lung cancer in 2019. My younger sister had a rare neuroendocrine small cell lung cancer. Anyways, I'm just trying to learn more - I'm a big fan of health forums. I have many health issues, mostly due to autoimmune issues so frequent some health forums.
    1 point
  7. Karen_L

    lung nodule

    Hi Bob, and welcome. The waiting is just awful. It made my head spin. Hang in and keep us posted.
    1 point
  8. Bob G

    lung nodule

    Thank you Lou, I will remember that. I go for another CT Monday so we shall see.
    1 point
  9. LouT

    lung nodule

    Bob, Sorry to hear about the recurrence but glad you found us. Nodules that grow are definitely worth getting a biopsy and I understand that they want more mass so they can do a better job of getting the sample they need to test properly. The waiting is terrible and I remember feeling great anxiety during my initial diagnosis and especially when I was told to "wait 3 months" before the next scan. Needless to say I was not a happy camper. I'm so glad that you gave up the smoking. Regardless of the COPD I'm sure that your breathing is most likely better now than when you were active in the habit. That will be a help through this. Please keep us updated and feel free to ask any questions you want. We have a pretty large base of survivors on this site with a great variety of diagnosis and treatments so there is a lot of experience to share. You won't need to go through this alone. Lou
    1 point
  10. Hi, I’m having surgery to remove an atypical carcinoid in my upper left lobe in 3 weeks. They may do a partial resection or have to take out the entire lobe. We won’t know until they get in. They plan to do this via VATS and this is my first surgery for this and I’m overwhelmed and terrified. I have lots of other chronic, autoimmune, genetic conditions having nothing to do with this so I’m not sure how my body will respond. Any information/suggestions/questions to ask the surgeon are welcome. While this isn’t my first surgery, this is my first lung surgery.
    1 point
  11. Dina, I'm so glad to hear that your surgery went well and that your recovery is going well. The spasms and pains are truly a pain in the butt. Some of that really has to do with muscles and nerves healing after the surgery. You may even have some ongoing nerve pain (itching and burning) at the sites of incisions. For those I recommend asking your doctor for Gabapentin. On the other side the more you can use the spirometer that more you do it the more benefits you'll see. Doing the exercises multiple times a day will help; clear your lungs for better breathing, strengthen your muscles to reduce spasms and increase blood flow for healing. Also move as much as you can comfortably do. I found that the more I moved (uncomfortable as it was) the better I felt. Try to keep your pain levels down as well. When you have less pain you're more apt to move and regain strength and flexibility. Please continue to keep us updated and I'm very happy you are doing well. Lou
    1 point
  12. Hi Denise, Wondering if your pain ever subsided? I had a 2.5×2.5 cm nodule removed in May of 2023 and am still in pain. I have resisted opiods thus far because they scare me, but gabapentin is just not cutting it anymore. Finding incredibly difficult to concentrate and function at all. Thanks, Jason
    1 point
  13. kathe2024

    I Don't Want to Know

    After receiving some good news on my brain and liver MRIs (no met), I started treatment a couple of weeks ago. While I am not a candidate for surgery or radiation at this point, I remain at Stage III C, NSCLC. They have started me with four cycles of weekly chemotherapy, as well as immunotherapy every 3 weeks. I will complete my first three-week cycle this coming week. So far, I am feeling pretty good. Just tired. I decided pretty much from the get-go that I did not want to know my prognosis. I have not asked my oncologist and he has not told me. I have erased what I have read online from my mind and I refuse to google anything more. Here’s why. It has been over twenty years since my mom died of pancreatic cancer. The doctors gave her 3 months to live, but she survived nearly two years. It was her refusal to give up hope and succumb to negative outcomes that helped her extend her life. And I am grateful for the extra time I had with her. If I’m focused on a deadline of when I might die, I could easily lose hope. So I’m not going there. I have decided to live and appreciate each day, regardless of how much time I have. And that means being vigilant about my attitude and everything I do. I intend to focus on living. When I look around at all the survivors who have come before me, I am in awe. You give me hope and strength.
    1 point
  14. Stephanie2024

    Continue chemo?

    I am 46 year old Chinese female diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. I started chemotherapy and Tagrisso. So far I have done two rounds of chemo. My most recent brain MRI shows the brain mass shrinking from 6mm to 3mm. My lab metrics are all trending down, some dropping below normal ranges. I wonder if I should continue chemo therapy (2 more rounds remaining).
    1 point
  15. BridgetO

    Continue chemo?

    Hi Stephanie and welcome here. Edive buddy is right that expecting blood levels to stay the same isn't realistic. Neutrophils- white blood cells that fight infections- especially take a beating, My lung cancer was stage 1a and I didn't need chemo., but 12 years ago I had a different cancer that was stage 3 and aggressive. Chemo caused my neutrophil count to dip and the second time it went to zero, an emergency situation. I was given antibiotics to stop possible bacterial infections . After subsequent infusions I had neupogen, given by injection, and it kept my neutrophils from crashing again. I also had an infusion of packed red blood cells when anemia reached a dangerous level. My treatment was 12 years ago and I have been NED (no evidence of disease) since. My point is that if blood levels of anything reach a dangerous level, there's usually some action that can be taken to remedy the situation- medication, biologicals, supplements, postponing your infusion until the level rises, etc. It usually isn't a reason to discontinue a regimen that's working. Advanced cancer of any kind is life-threatening and treatment often needs to be aggressive to control it. So hang in there, talk to your oncologist about the significance of each level that's low, and what if anything needs to be done about it. Hang in there and I wish you a long and meaningful life. Bridget O
    1 point
  16. Stephanie2024

    Continue chemo?

    Thank you so much for your response and for giving me more hope!
    1 point
  17. edivebuddy

    Continue chemo?

    Sorry you're dealing with this and so very young. Too young to be giving up while therapy is working. The addition of chemotherapy to tagrisso reduces the risk of recurrence by 38%. For tagrisso that's huge. You have a very good chance of managing this disease for a long time. especially if you can get it into full remission. Chemotherapy is doing that for you. If you expect to have your blood numbers to be normal it's not realistic. The doctors are really good at figuring out your numbers and what they mean or if there's a problem. And if there is, stopping treatment is usually NOT the first or prudent choice. I did 7 rounds of chemo. My blood numbers were NEVER in the normal ranges. Twice we had to delay my infusions to take care of problems but we continued. I achieved a full remission over 3 years ago. Stage IV. END Stage presentation with cutaneous metastasis. Additional metastasis' to the brain neck and liver. Plus stage 3 poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck just because the lung cancer wasn't bad enough.
    1 point
  18. Japanese? No Italian. Italians don’t need suntan lotion, we use Bain De Solei for the St Tropez tan. Lol thanks Karen, yes doing well
    1 point
  19. LouT

    Hi everyone.

    Anthony, Sorry to hear about your cancer, but glad you found us. There are many others here like eDiveBuddy, who were diagnosed with advanced LC (lung cancer) and years later they are still here to share their story. The truth is LC is not the automatic death sentence it once was. Yes it is still the deadliest form of cancer and highly recurrent, but more work (curative, and control-based). My LC was caught at Stage 1 and was treated surgically. But there are folks here with many and varied diagnosis and journeys. In the meantime I’d ike to share a blog with you that was written by one of our own members. It is based on his receiving a diagnosis of Stage 3 over 20 years ago. That Stage 3 then became Stage 4 and he went through many treatments and recurrences and only a couple of years ago he was pronounced cured. He compiled a list of “10 Steps to Surviving Lung Cancer; by a Survivor” and it can be found here. In addition, now is the time to learn as much as you can about your disease, diagnosis, and treatment. We have a section called “Lung Cancer 101” and that is found on this page. So please keep coming back. Ask questions, read other’s posts and learn all you can so you can manage this journey in a much better way. I pray you’ll be on the site for a long time to come. Lou
    1 point
  20. edivebuddy

    Hi everyone.

    Sorry you find yourself with this diagnosis. Nearly 4 years ago I was diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC spread to my brain neck liver and skin. Because of the skin Mets I was not given long even if treatments worked. I may be a tad Slower and a little worse for wear but I'm here. Living life and enjoying myself as before. A few extra appointments throughout the year nothing that interferes that much. You can read some of my story here. I have not finished catching up. But it will give you a good idea. This is by far from a death sentence . The goal is to manage it until the next treatment or cure becomes available.
    1 point
  21. I know people who have had recurrences and who continue to live lives of meaning almost 20 years after diagnosis. My oncologist does not use the term NED with lung cancer. The term even the doctors who read scans use is "stable." I'll take it. There are no guarantees, there is no way to know. I think coming to to peace with this is the hardest work of living with lung cancer. I have had gamma knife for a brain met, but not whole brain radiation.
    1 point
  22. I was moderating a LUNGevity virtual meetup yesterday and there was great conversation about food choices while being in treatment. The group recommended the ACS website for healthy eating tips. Do you find convenience in eating out or just enjoy eating out every now and then? Here's a good article with Tips for Eating Out. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/diet-physical-activity/eat-healthy/restaurant-eating-tips.html
    1 point
  23. Tom Galli

    Twenty Years of Life

    Twenty years ago, on this date, I was handed a surprise diagnosis of lung cancer in an emergency room. The X-ray showed a very large tumor in my right lung that perfectly explained hemoptysis, the reason for my ER visit. My GP admitted me for a diagnostic work-up, and I spent 4-days inhaling albuterol while being scanned, poked, and prodded. In the hospital, I met my medical oncologist and pulmonologist who told me I had about a 7 x 2.5 cm tumor filling the main stem bronchus of my right lung. The tumor was bulging into my airway causing vigorous coughing and complicating an unsuccessful flexible bronchoscope biopsy. Several drama-filled weeks later, my thoracic surgeon performed a biopsy to reveal squamous cell carcinoma. Unusually, no lymph nodes were involved. Staging was complicated; no lymph node involvement suggested IIIA but size pointed to IIIB. There were few resources in those days explaining lines of treatment or prognosis. The American Cancer Society suggested smoking cessation as a treatment method. Dr. Google revealed I might have 6 months of remaining life. Treatment started with chemoradiation to shrink the tumor and allow a pneumonectomy and ended with precision radiation to fry a reluctant tumor camping in my left lung (metastasis after surgery). I had 4 recurrences and 5 lines of treatment before achieving no evidence of disease (NED) in March 2007. My medical oncologist deemed me cured of lung cancer in March 2021 and then retired from practice. What have I learned? Medical statistics predicting remaining life by stage and type of lung cancer are imprecise and inaccurate, even today. Why? Listen to this elegant essay “The Median isn’t the Message” by Professor Stephen J. Gould that kindled the first ray of hope for a good outcome. Depression does not improve by ignoring symptoms. Thankfully, doctors who treat lung cancer today are assessing for depression and referring to professionals. Expect to be depressed and cooperate with treatment. Faith and hope matter and I believe they influence outcomes. I am a man of religious faith, but faith is an innately human trait. Religion is not required to believe treatments not seen are working to combat lung cancer, and faith fosters hope, and “hope is a good thing and good things never die.” Finally, consider that if I can live, so can you! Stay the course. Tom
    1 point
  24. LouT

    Twenty Years of Life

    Beautifully done Tom. Another blog I'll be offering to newbies to the LUNGevity site. Thanks for the contribution. Lou
    1 point
  25. Curious if anyone else has had their sex drive increase on Imfinzi. Asking because I am not sure if hormone issues may be related.
    1 point
  26. Letsdothisletsroll, I haven't taken any form of chemotherapy, but I did find the following on the Imfinzi website in the list of side effects: "Hormone gland problems: headaches that will not go away or unusual headaches; eye sensitivity to light; eye problems; rapid heartbeat; increased sweating; extreme tiredness; weight gain or weight loss; feeling more hungry or thirsty than usual; urinating more often than usual; hair loss; feeling cold; constipation; your voice gets deeper; dizziness or fainting; and changes in mood or behavior, such as decreased sex drive, irritability, or forgetfulness" I hope this helps. Lou
    1 point
  27. Hi Dina A. I want to share my carcinoid lobectomy experience with you. I also have immune system problems, like RA and Fibromyalgia and have COPD and asthma. I also had had lots of other surgeries, including 2x breast cancer and thyroid cancer. I was originally diagnosed with adenocarcinoma after a needle biopsy, in the right lower lobe. The cardiothoracic surgeon opted to remove the whole lobe. However, when sent to the pathologist, another small tumor was found that was initially diagnosed as small cell. Then, a few days before my 1st chemo/radiation, the Tumor Board took up my case and found that while the original tumor was adenocarcinoma, this 2nd one was neuroendocrine carcinoid. These tumors often appear in the digestive tract but are not unknown in the lungs. The good news was that removal of the entire lobe meant no need for chemo or radiation for either tumor. I have been cancer free for almost 6 years. However, there is a lesion or nodule now being seen in my (now called) right lower lobe so I have had chest X-rays, CT scan, and a recent PET scan. I don't know what happens next. I am seeing my oncologist soon. However, I had the surgery and was in hospital for 5 days. I had a chest tube, a heart monitor, a lung monitor to measure it fluid coming out of the chest and also in case of a partial lung collapse, and a catheter, but I was very comfortable and was getting respiratory therapy several times a day. I was told that removing the chest tube would be very painful, but it wasn't. Only took 5 seconds and done! I went home the next day. I took it easy for 5 or 6 weeks, and gradually got my strength back and my lung capacity up. I should mention that I was 74 at the time. I hope you can relax a little as going into this journey in fear will make it harder. Continue to ask questions of your Drs. and here. I have had worse surgical and worse chemo/radiations than with my lung cancer. Best wishes!
    1 point
  28. I’ve seen posts, in another group, where it has returned. I’ve also seen some 14-20 years out no reoccurrence. I don’t think anyone knows for sure. Be sure to pay attention to your body if anything changes go see your doctor.
    1 point
  29. edivebuddy

    Waiting in Limbo

    Waiting truly does just suck. Not like the hurry up and wait of boot camp. More like waiting in a hospital for word on a loved ones condition. Just it's you. They are most likely waiting on genomic testing results. This will guide their treatment. Normally 2 to 4 weeks. Hopefully you've had an MRI by now and are fully staged. Know this. Lung cancer is not an automatic death sentence. I was diagnosed stage IV with Mets to my liver, skin ,and brain July 2020. The next month I developed a whole new stage 3 head and neck cancer. I've been in full remission since March 2021. If you read the statistics just use them as a guide to treatment. Don't trust them as a guide to life. Trust that you can be treated.
    1 point
  30. @Kamoto I'm shaking my head over your multiple cancers. I hope you're managing all that may be going with it, i.e., emotions.
    1 point
  31. He will. It's immensely curable. The most common cancer (3m+ a year) in the most common location. Assuming It's still small since the dermatologist was willing to take it. Are you Japanese? If so basel cell carcinoma would be extremely rare (.26 per 100k or about 400 a year in Japan) even more so than the extremely rare squamous but still immensely curable.
    1 point
  32. So went to dermatologist. You won’t believe this. I have a 3rd distinct cancer. Basal cell skin cancer. They want to cut the rest out, but I said no cutting until the oncologist says it’s fine. I see him Monday. Wonder if he will allow it. Stage IV Lung Stage II Esophagus Basal Cell Skin
    1 point
  33. i love pet scans i had a ct scan - it had a note from the radiologist that recommended a pet scan - my gp did not order the test - when i kept getting worse, my gp reluctantly granted my request to see an ent - he ordered the pet scan i think the reluctance is the cost and if your insurance will cover it (without a cancer diagnosis) - my insurer did approve it and the images showed all the lymph nodes in my chest were involved a ct has its place and you can look at the images and understand them - a pet scan makes no sense unless you know how to set all the contrast settings in the pacs system - then you see the cancer in color - amazing technology (and the test itself is easier than mris) they test your glucose level, shoot you up with a mildly radioactive glucose solution, recline you with a warm blanket for about a half hour - then put you on the scanner with a wonderful pillow under your knees - 20 minutes later you are done my second favorite (and underrated test) is the cea blood test radiologists prefer that tests are performed on the same scanner interestingly (for a nerd like me), a pet scaner can do ct scans also
    1 point
  34. Kamoto, NED on your chest and abdomen-- WOW! What a wonderful result. I don't have experience with a sore that doesn't heal. It reminds me of old TV commercials about when to check with your doctor, which you're doing. May I, with a little gentle humor, remind you of your last foray into self-diagnosis? Not a fun time. I'm selfishly glad you told us about this-- I've had a weird thing on my arm that I really should get checked out. Ugh. Maybe I need to make an appointment with the dude who did the MOHS surgery on my nose (for some skin cancer.) So, thanks. I hate calling more doctors, really hate. But ya gotta do what you gotta do. So, thanks. And I'll be thinking of you. Please keep us posted. K
    1 point
  35. @Lmodge -- When I read your post, I considered whether to take it down. Our Forum is a safe space for lung cancer survivors and those who care for them. Obviously, we disallow all commercial enterprises advertising this and that. We also frown on people using our survivors and caregivers as survey fodder. Your post sneaked into the allowed category because you didn't link to a particular study or cite an email or contact method. But Karen and RJN's critiques highlight my concern. Journalism today unfortunately arrives with a pre-established bias. Yours is a time certain for treating with immunotherapy. Our collective response is there is no time certain for starting or completing any specific therapy. There are guidelines and therapy decisions are best left to patients and their doctors period, full stop. We have too many on the sidelines trying to dictate what treatments we should have and for how long. We certainly don't want to give ammunition to insurance or government bureaucrats that affect OUR lives! My disease has largely been ignored by society for almost 20 years of survivorship tenure. Now lung cancer has become a "thing" because most immunotherapy research started on lung cancer. It is the only form of therapy that is effective against all types of lung cancer (small cell, large cell, non small cell). We'd like to keep it that way. Stay the course. Tom
    1 point
  36. Tom Galli

    chemo cost

    TGIF, Oh my, I hope others are not having difficulty getting Alimta! Paying for it (and for all new medications) is always another matter. I believe your information about Medicare pricing is correct. Medicare is insurance. It is a very large program and is often a market maker price-wise but you are correct. There is no requirement for private insurance plans to adopt Medicare pricing. I'm glad your clinic found another affordable source. Stay the course. Tom
    1 point
  37. Kamoto, Ensure you tell your medical oncologist about any homeopathic remedies you intend to try before using them. Some don't mix well with chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy. Stay the course. Tom
    1 point
  38. Update: I have received nine tri-weekly infusions (paxel / Carbo), and my scan results have revealed no evidence of disease! I am now on a monthly physical exam. My Oncologist says that I could remain clear for months or years. My prayers are for all of us to beat this horrific disease.
    1 point
  39. Hi Katum! Your situation sounds very much like my mom’s situation. Her cancer diagnosis started with the malignant pleural effusion. It also looks like my mom has the EGFR exon 20 mutation. Can I ask if your mom has started any clinical trials and if she is still doing well?
    1 point
  40. Thank you so much for your response! It’s just so amazing and terrifying how healthy a person can appear, but we have no idea what’s going on inside the body. The last month has been filled with so much fear, anxiety, anger, etc. but I love the survivor stories because they give me so much hope. Mom is a fighter, so I’m trying to remain as optimistic as possible
    1 point
  41. Hi there, and welcome. I'm sorry about your mom's diagnosis. Unfortunately, being "healthy" doesn't prevent a person from developing lung cancer, but it really does provide an advantage when it comes to fighting it. It's great that she came through the brain surgery so well. We have quite a few members here who have long-term survival after a Stage IV diagnosis, so there's plenty of reason to hope. Others here will have more input on the chemo/immunotherapy/clinical trials issues--I was one of the lucky Stage I people, so surgery is the only treatment I have personal experience with. But the others will be along soon. Glad you found us--this is a great place for information and support.
    1 point
  42. Bob G

    lung nodule

    Hello, I have had Lung nodules going on 8 years since I had bowel surgery and when coming out of surgery had to be kept on a ventilator for 2 weeks due to raspatory failure (30 years of smoking) . I have COPD consisting of emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma. I quit smoking when in the hospital in 2016 with the above mentioned surgery. I had 2 small nodules due to scar tissue that have been stable in size and shape. in a recent CT scan (12-2023) another nodule showed and was solid and spiculated. I since have had two other CT scans and it has tripled in size in 3 months to 7.7mm. I have a 4th CT scan on the 1st of April as they want it to be 8mm before they decide to biopsy or next course of action. At this point its like a roller coaster waiting then thinking you are getting somewhere just to go up another hill and I just want to level out and get on with what needs to be done.
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