Don M Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Hi all: I had an upper left lobectomy a year ago with no adjuvant treatment. My ct scan results today established that I have a new nodule in my left lung. Last November it was thought to be a new nodule or scar tissue. Last Friday it was determined that it is a nodule that grew from 9 mm last November to 12 mm at the present. There has been no change in my mediastinal area or other suspicious sites. I am going to have a PET scan to see if it is cancer or not. I had a benign nodule in the bottom of my left lung when I had surgery a year ago. It was removed and found to be benign. Of course, I hope the new one is benign. But if it isn’t, the worse that would probably happen is that I would have the rest of my left lung removed because the cancer would probably be still local. Even if the PET scan is negative, I will have to closely monitor this nodule for the next couple of years. I was hoping that I would just get clear scans as the years went by, but not so. I will just have to get used to living with the uncertainty. Please pray for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don, Prayers for you that this is beneign... God Bless and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don, Hugs and prayers coming your way for the best possible results! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don Thinking good thoughts for you. Let us know when you have the results of the PET. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Hi, Don, prayer going up right now. Thank goodness for modern science, that they can find these things early. Best wishes, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katester Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Sorry to hear this. Hope this all turns out okay for you. As you know and have experienced, sometimes these things turn out to be nothing, but you have to go through alot just to find that out too. Let us know. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don, Prayers for benign results are being said. These uncertainties are hard to live with , but it doesn't pay to become too complacent either. My husbands recurrence was misdiagnosed for a year, resulting in Stage IV. Hopefully,in your case, these nodules are nothing. Keep us informed and take are of yourself. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don, Prayers, good vibes and wishes for good results. Hugs, J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Praying for good results, Don! I know the anticipation is hard. Hang in there! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Hi Don, Praying for you that it's benign. Happened before so can happen again. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 praying very hard for the B word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don, prayers are on the way.Really hoping this is benign.Don't envy all the anxiety,waiting is really hard to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don---I am hoping it is also benign---the growth may be just another way they looked at the scan--- unfortunately, many people probably have things that light up scans and are suspicious, but until cancer hits--who gets scans? I know it is worrysome, but I am glad it is being watched and I am hoping you get good results Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don, Good luck, and I am also hoping for benign, but it's good to know that the worst that happens is that they remove the other lobe. Sounds like the chances are pretty good though that it's benign. Keeping you in my thoughts. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don, you'll be in my prayers. I pray it's benign. I pray for God to give you peace and comfort during your wait. God bless you, CC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don, You've got my prayers also. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don, You are on my prayer list too. cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Hoping for "benign". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 Thanks y'all: I make the appointment for a PET scan tomorrow and should know within a week or so. And as the Dickensonian character said, "God Bless Us Everyone" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Don, Gee, I am sorry you have to worry about this right now. I am praying for benign and hoping that it turns out to be nothing to worry about. The good thing seems to be that it can be gotten with surgery. Once it is out then it is OUT. I had chemo and radiation after my surgery. If you have to have it again I hope they offer you that choice. It is hell while you are going through it but it is worth it to be cancer free. Keeping you in my prayers. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hi, Don: Sending hope and prayers your way that your nodule is benign! Or that it is scar tissue. Question: Will the doctors do a PET SCAN if you ask, or do you need special permission from the surgeon? Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiams Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Don, Here's hoping that the Pet reveals good news. My thoughts are with you. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 For Barb: Hi Barb, My oncologist ordered the PET scan, but I think he would also do it if I asked first. A surgeon would do it to help in staging, to see if it is worthwhile to perform surgery. Nina: if I have to have surgery again, I am going to ask for chemo follow up. My PET scan is Monday. I see the oncolgoist to discuss the results next Thursday. Yay for lexapro! (and prayers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgna Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Hoping PET shows benign. Thoughts and prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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