[A nodule]

56 minutes ago, Keith1955 said:

Aug. 18, 2017  My name is Ernest Matthews,  I am 61.  They called me Monday and told me the CT Scan showed a small nodule on my lung and wanted me to get a PET Scan.  I got a PET Scan this morning and I am scared.  I know its only 1 nodule but should I be this worried.  I dont know the size they just said it was a small nodule.

Prayers Ernest. I know how scared you are.  I had a CAT scan state that I have an 11 mm lung nodule. I am 45 years old. So I know its scary.

[A nodule]

Thank you for the advice...I am sorry you are going through this too. Prayers that you get good results on your PET scan.

[I was told I have an 11 mm lung nodule]

I was told I have an 11 mm lung nodule in my right lung found on a CAT scan done for my stomach issues, while I was in the hospital. I was told to follow up on it, its been a couple of months and I since have lost insurance, and Texas opted out of medicaid help for most of us we would qualify if Texas didn't opt out of programs.  So, I am in the process of disability already for other reasons and they find this nodule. I don't know what to do? Where to go? I feel it.  I am experiencing a uncomfortable feeling when I breath, ly on my right side, just be...I feel discomfort in my right shoulder blade to mid back on the right side now.   I have read articles, and those don't help set my mind at ease at all. I am concerned about it, its that bothersome. I feel like maybe its grown since then if I am feeling it the last two weeks and not prior.  The articles state if its 10 mm or more that its in the 80 percentile for malignancy. That is scary enough to read that. So any advice where one could go who has no insurance in the DFW area to get this checked on...Will the ER take me again if I come in saying I am concerned about it, usually they want you to go see a specialist and I can't afford that. I can't afford insurance. I have no income right now being that I  am fighting for disability for auto immune health.