LoriF

Tom, Thank you for the kind welcome and the sound advice. I will continue to document each of the findings as time progresses. I just heard back from my pulmonologist and was advised to get another CT in 3 months to check for growth. Thank you for taking the time to respond and sharing your insight! It's greatly appreciated!! Lori

I had a chest CT completed 5-18-2022. According to the report, the radiologist noted "multiple scattered up to 7mm semisolid pulmonary nodules" as well as "scattered less than 3mm solid pulmonary nodules". When I met with my pulmonologist on 5-25-2022, he stated I had "submillimeter nodules" and not to worry. I inquired about the discrepancies in the findings, however have not yet heard back from the doctor. Curious for an explanation regarding the differences in assessment of the scan? I also completed a CT Angiogram (calcium score test) on 2-22-2022 to rule out any coronary disease. The results came back normal including my lungs. Would this CT scan be able to pick up the nodules if they were present back in February? Both tests were given due to shortness of breath, chest pains, and sporadic increases in HR for the past year and a half. I am a former smoker (1.5 - 2 packs a day for 20 years, last year smoking was 2013). Maternal aunt and paternal uncle both passed of lung cancer. I am otherwise healthy 41 yr old female. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!