Shirl Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hi everyone. Had good news at end of January, CT scan clear - HOORAY. However for last couple of weeks have had a feeling of something pressing on my chest, I thought it might be a chest infection but I don't seem to be bringing anything nasty up. When I breathe in deeply I can feel it's quite inflamed and I have pain and tenderness centrally and across the breastbone. I went to America in January and while there had a CT scan done, as they don't do them her in UK at check ups, just an X ray. It stated that I have a predominant bilateral axial adenopathy on right side with a 15.5mm ganglion, also non specific inflammatory bronchial changes in the basal region of both lungs. Could this be what is causing my problems at the moment. Most of February I felt OK so I'm wondering what has started this off. Also could this ganglion be something more ominous? I'm off to the doctors the day after tomorrow - couldn't get an appointment before that so would appreciate any input from anyone who can help. Many thanks Shirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBennett Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Shirl Some times responding to the questions on the board looks like a person is passing advice that only a doctor should talk about or passing on incorrect information so take this all with a grain of salt. This is all only my Opinion. I had a similar feelings happenings, same area and I am fairly comfortable? saying that when the lymphs are active, (maybe infected?) these symptoms, feelings, coincides with this activity. Scans and such have shown this for me, Activity-- swollen nodes, phlegm blood. Another interesting thing for me was I had none of these symptoms prior to treatment, they all started during treatment and slowed up when treatment was lessened. I’m hoping that this means the chemo is stirring some **** with the bad stuff. Just passing on some thoughts. Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Shirl, I have nothing to add but just wanted to say that I hope you feel better soon. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadri Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Hi Shirl I am also living in the UK and my Dad is currently undergoing treatment. I just wanted to say that he has CT scans regularly as part of his check ups. They are available on the NHS, I don't understand why your onc hasn't offered them to you. Best wishes Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Shirl, I lived in the UK about 10 years ago. And I had a CT scan done at Addenbrooke Hospital in Cambridge. Hoping you find answers soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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