Hi..My name is Max, am 76 years young, am a Prostate Cancer survivor of 4 years, have diabitis, heart disease, anemia and a little backache every so often. Just took a CT Lung Scan and found a 12 x 10mm lobulated irregular left upper lobe pulmonary nodule (series3 image 20), not calcified. No enlargd mediastinal, hilar or axillary lymph nodes are evident. Am taking a PET scan next wednesday and so do not know whether nodule is malignant or if it is only an infection or maybe some scar tissue from the heart bypass 16 years ago. Regular doctor feels it is valley flu or sometimes called Arizona flu. Am rooting for any of these rather than lung cancer. Anyway, with my experience with the prostate support group for the past 4 years and trying to become an advocate, I now know how important it is to find the best there is to take care of whatever procedure you have done. For example my PSA was at one time 125 and it is now 0.006 and I am in total remission and I credit this to going to a medical oncologist in Marina Del Rey California who specializes only in prostate cancer. A big trip from Arizona, but well worth it. Equally important is my wife and family and the wonderful support group. Having said all this I am not afraid of the word "Cancer" as I was 4 years ago, but am still no hero, but would like to plan ahead. Would like to hear from an experienced survivor, how they feel and above all, considering that I might have to have this nodule removed, can anyone recommend a center of excellence, regardless where it is in the United States. Am too old to become a guinea pig and want someone highly qualified and experienced. I fully realize that I am jumping the gun since the PET scan has not been done, but I do not think that this a wait and see type cancer, and would like to be prepared. Thankyou for listening to my ramblings. Inez, my wonderful and I wish all of you good health,stay positive, and keep fighting. We will be looking forward to any replies we might receive. A positive outlook helps make for a positive outcome.
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Hi..My name is Max, am 76 years young, am a Prostate Cancer survivor of 4 years, have diabitis, heart disease, anemia and a little backache every so often. Just took a CT Lung Scan and found a 12 x 10mm lobulated irregular left upper lobe pulmonary nodule (series3 image 20), not calcified. No enlargd mediastinal, hilar or axillary lymph nodes are evident. Am taking a PET scan next wednesday and so do not know whether nodule is malignant or if it is only an infection or maybe some scar tissue from the heart bypass 16 years ago. Regular doctor feels it is valley flu or sometimes called Arizona flu. Am rooting for any of these rather than lung cancer. Anyway, with my experience with the prostate support group for the past 4 years and trying to become an advocate, I now know how important it is to find the best there is to take care of whatever procedure you have done. For example my PSA was at one time 125 and it is now 0.006 and I am in total remission and I credit this to going to a medical oncologist in Marina Del Rey California who specializes only in prostate cancer. A big trip from Arizona, but well worth it. Equally important is my wife and family and the wonderful support group. Having said all this I am not afraid of the word "Cancer" as I was 4 years ago, but am still no hero, but would like to plan ahead. Would like to hear from an experienced survivor, how they feel and above all, considering that I might have to have this nodule removed, can anyone recommend a center of excellence, regardless where it is in the United States. Am too old to become a guinea pig and want someone highly qualified and experienced. I fully realize that I am jumping the gun since the PET scan has not been done, but I do not think that this a wait and see type cancer, and would like to be prepared. Thankyou for listening to my ramblings. Inez, my wonderful and I wish all of you good health,stay positive, and keep fighting. We will be looking forward to any replies we might receive. A positive outlook helps make for a positive outcome.