Kennetha

Went to doc this a.m. She is not concerned at this point. She stated just like what is in this forum, 3mm to small, she explained that if they went in for biopsy that it could do more harm than good, because of the size. The scarring versus atalectasis, she feels that it is scarring, she also says that this nodule could be scarring also, she has ordered a pft test next wednesday, guess if the test shows copd, then more than likely it is scarring. Follow up scan is in June, then back to doc a week later. I do feel some what relieved. Before I left I ask the doc to show me the scans, and to explain where everything was, she could not find the nodule, is that good or bad. Something funny, when I received my check out papers with the cost, I noticed, there was a charge for simple exercise in the amount of 70.00, the only thing I did was walked up the hall two times. Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers love & hugs to each Kennetha

Thanks to all, and all I will keep in my prayers. I will post after my visit tomorrow.

I really feel somewhat relieved, like I said, when I would research on the internet, everything would relate back to lc. By reading in this forum, I know that it could be nothing, but on the other hand it could be something My doc doesnt seem to be very concerned, and Connie you are right, worry does not solve anything, my husband tells me we have to take day by day, and minute by minute if we have to. Thanks for allowing me to talk with others that has gone thru this or just now going thru it.

I get really scared, most of the time when I try to research, it always comes up lc. I know this is a possibility, but I do know it could be from TB, rheumatoid arthritis, and other things. I guess the reason I brought up the arthritis is, my ana titer is elevated, I guess it is only human that we try to convince ourselves it is something other than lc. I do know after a certain age + other factors, the percentage go up between bengin or malignancy. I am 48 + smoker. I have tried to put this out of my mind and just wait until Thursday, but it is really hard to do. My prayers are with you and yours Thanks Kennetha

Yes it states 3.0 mm , I am scared to death, but family physican does not seem to be really concerned. Based upon what I have read on this site, 3mm to small to be biopsied, guess i will be watching and waiting.

Sorry for posting in wrong place. Went for my physical on 02-17-06,chest x-ray: suspect mild emphysenatous changes with basilar scarring, no acute finding detected. With my mother passing with lc 9 years ago, and previous chest x-ray 01-04, was within normal limits, she stated that I needed a ct w/wo contrast. Lungs are clear except 3.0 mm non calcified pleural based nodule left upper lobe, linear scarring versus atelectasis involving r middle lobe and lingula.. Impression: minor linear atelectasis versus scarring involving right middle lobe and lingula. No mention of the nodule. I see pulmonary this thursday. I do not know what to expect, guess what I am trying to say is I am scared to death. I was searching the net and come across this site. I am sorry this is so long. Any additional info would be appreciated.

Went for my physical on 02-17-06,chest x-ray: suspect mild emphysenatous changes with basilar scarring, no acute finding detected. With my mother passing with lc 9 years ago, and previous chest x-ray 01-04, was within normal limits, she stated that I needed a ct w/wo contrast. Lungs are clear except 3.0 mm non calcified pleural based nodule left upper lobe, linear scarring versus atelectasis involving r middle lobe and lingula.. Impression: minor linear atelectasis versus scarring involving right middle lobe and lingula. No mention of the nodule. I see pulmonary this thursday. I do not know what to expect, guess what I am trying to say is I am scared to death. I was searching the net and come across this site. I am sorry this is so long. Any additional info would be appreciated.