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Thank you BridgetO, that is kind of of what I found out also. I think it is just a deposit of dust, infection that over time got hard, and I pray that it eventually disappears on its own. My Pulmonary Doctor offered no treatment for this, and said that's it, where done.

4.30.22 Thank you BridgetO for your kind words. I took a long walk in the park yesterday, first time in a long time! Even though my Pulmonary Doctor gave me great news, he did not (fully) explain what this means from the CT needle biopsy on 4.20.22 and it is in the back of my mind now: -Organizing pneumonia with necrotizing granulomas; -AFB, GMS and PAS stains negative for organisms. -Negative for malignancy. As always I thank you for your experienced insight and God Bless!

Thank you JudyM2. Wow, 99 years I hope I do as well. Yes, the factory where I work is filled with paper, wood chip dust and chemicals from the process of making paper cans for the food packaging industry. When they blow the machines down that make the cans, the dust is so thick and everywhere that it floats at the ceiling. Really bad and I can't wait to retire there in about 5-6 months while I still can.

Hey Everyone, I got the results back today at my Pulmonary Doctor visit a moment ago. His words where "Go out and live your life, No worries"! He said you have no tumors are cancer. You have: Necrotizing granulomatous inflammation of lung (CMS-HCC) Which means there is allot of dead cells, build up from Occupational dust which makes sense because my job is a factory that makes paper cans and the dust in the air along with the chemicals for 18 years, I guess caught up with me. He also said, lose weight and find another job. I agree 1000%. I guess I am in the clear...Im in tears, happy tears. I cannot thank everyone here enough for being by my side through this. God Bless you all and Thank You!

Thank you, Tom, I am blessed.

Thanks LouT, not sure what most of the biopsy results mean, but I am 90% sure there is no cancer. I will find out on the 27th when I see my Pulmonary Doctor about all of the test results. Just don't know what are the "wording" of the above biopsy means. Thank you.

Hey everyone. I hope you are doing well. I have the results of the first biopsy they did on 4.7.22, I am still waiting for the results of the needle biopsy they did on 4.20.22. I hope some light can be shed on these. Specimen: Chest, Right lung upper lobe nodule transbronchial biopsies, 2 TP slides Final Diagnosis Right lung, upper lobe, nodule, transbronchial biopsies: -Fragments of benign lobulated lung parenchyma. -No granulomas or evidence of malignancy are identified. Specimens: A) - Chest, Right lung upper lobe transbronchial needle aspiration - Chest, 4R Paratracheal lymph node transbronchial needle aspiration Statement of Adequacy A. Satisfactory for evaluation. B. Satisfactory for evaluation. Diagnostic Category A. Negative for Malignancy. B. Negative for Malignancy. Final Diagnosis A. Lung, right upper lobe, fine needle aspiration and cell block: -Satisfactory for evaluation. -Negative for malignancy. -Few groups of benign respiratory epithelial cells. B. Lymph node, 4R paratracheal, fine needle aspiration and cell block: -Satisfactory for evaluation. -Negative for malignancy. -Lymphocytes present. What scares me is "Lymphocytes present". It sounds scary. hanging on. Thank you.

You are an amazing person LouT, thank you. A small spark of light can clear away a whole world of darkness! Thank you!

4.18.22 Hey everyone, I hope everyone is okay. Just an update. I am still going to have my second biopsy on the 20th this month with a needle through the chest to the lung nodule in question for a sample. I just got a call from my Pulmonary doctor's office about some blood work (they came to my home about 2 weeks ago to take the blood), and she said that the results are that there is Low Risk, Medium Rish, and Hight Risk. She said I am in the Medium Risk. They used the Biodesix blood test. My Pre-Test Risk for Pulmonary Nodule Malignancy is 33% (5% Very Low Risk to 65% High Risk). My Test Result-Post Nodify XL2 Risk of Malignancy is 21% (5% Very Low Risk to 65% High Risk). Still, I feel like I am standing on the edge of a cliff, wondering what is going on. I said I thought they ruled out cancer, she said we will not know all for sure until all the tests are done. So, I am trying not to be scared, but still hopeful that whatever is in me that it is early enough for them to remove it, etc. I will get through this. Thanks.

I'm in tears now, such kind and miracle words. Thank you LouT. My pulmonary doctor has scheduled more tests like a needle biopsy, Interventional radiology, to see what it is, maybe a virus, infection, not sure. Thanks again everyone, God Bless!

I just saw my Pulmonary Doctor for the results of my BRONCHOSCOPY with Monarch robot, and he looked me in the eyes and said, "NO CANCER"! I wanted to cry. He did say that he is 85% sure it is an infection are a virus, not sure. He already ordered more blood, urine, and a percutaneous biopsy of nodule very soon. Sorry that this is so long, I am just copying and pasting and not sure how to edit to make it smaller. I just wanted yo all to know. Thank you all for being there and will keep you posted. As always, I appreciated your experienced opinion. God Bless! Pathology: 4/7/22 A. Lung, right upper lobe, fine needle aspiration and cell block: -Satisfactory for evaluation. -Negative for malignancy. -Few groups of benign respiratory epithelial cells. B. Lymph node, 4R paratracheal, fine needle aspiration and cell block: -Satisfactory for evaluation. -Negative for malignancy. -Lymphocytes present. Right lung, upper lobe, nodule, transbronchial biopsies: -Fragments of benign lobulated lung parenchyma. -No granulomas or evidence of malignancy are identified. PFT DATA: PFT Results 4/6/2022 FVC 3.74 FVC % Pred 79 FEV1 3.00 FEV1 % Pred 84 FEV1/FVC 80.21 FEF 25-75% 3.21 TLC % Pred 107 FRC 4.22 FRC % Pred 129 RV 3.14 RV % Pred 131 DLCO 24.8 DLCO % Pred 88 Last 3 CO2: CO2 Date Value Ref Range Status 10/14/2020 26 23 - 31 mEq/L Final Carbon Dioxide Date Value Ref Range Status 12/06/2021 28 21 - 31 mmol/L Final 05/18/2021 27 21 - 31 mmol/L Final Last ABG result: No results found for: DEVICE, SAMPTYP, PHARTBLD, POTARTBLD, BAEXARTBL, HCOTARTBLD, HEMGLBNARBL, HCTARTERIAL Plan: Preponderance of the evidence would suggest a non-malignant etiology and we are still awaiting a few serological tests to further risk stratify. Suspect infectious (poss fungal) but no growth on cultures as yet and we will await. Will also check a few additional fungal and inflammatory markers. Have offered a program of close radiographic follow-up to monitor nodule and await additional serological tests versus additional biopsy for more tissue. He is anxious to arrive at a conclusion as soon as possible and so would like to proceed with percutaneous biopsy of nodule. Will refer to IR, get additional test.

Thank you, Tom, for the words of encouragement and hope. I'm not sure which lung, but maybe they did both, not sure. Tomorow I will ask that if my pulmonary doctor does not tell me first. I pray it is an infection that can be cured by antibiotics. I wonder if I should have waited to get my 2nd booster shot Moderna a few days ago? Still so many questions but I see hope. Thanks again.

4.12.22 Hey Everyone, I just got this test result a second ago. I am not sure if it is the entire BRONCHOSCOPY with Monarch robot, are just a part of it. I know they sent off the biopsy sample(s) last week. I hope what I do have below is good news, sure need your all's experienced opinion right now. Thanks. CULTURE: AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC WITH GRAM STAIN, TISSUE/BIOPSY - Details Component Results: Aer/Ana Tissue Culture: Light Growth Mixed gram positive organisms, no Staph aureus or beta strep isolated Resembles Normal Respiratory Flora Aer/Ana Tissue Culture: No Anaerobes Isolated Gram Stain Result: No organisms seen Gram Stain Result: No Neutrophils seen General Information Collected on 04/07/2022 4:37 PM from Chest (Lymph Node) Resulted on 04/11/2022 10:47 AM Result Status: Final result

Tom Galli, that would be great. but those readings that I gave where from the portable Xray that they took right after the lung biopsy right before I woke up. I will get the biopsy results when I see my lung Doctor on 4.13. Thank you.

I will Justin1970, thank you. I will find out the 13th what the biopsy samples hold when I see my lung Doctor.