Don M Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 After the receptionist’s cryptic message, I went directly to the radiology department and got my report for the chest ct scan. The important part of the report reads, ”a 14 x 21 mm spiculated nodule, right upper lobe, suspicious for recurrent or metastatic disease”. I am bummed, sad and angry all at the same time. Argh! If this is cancer, it will be the third frigging time. I was surprised the first time I got cancer, surprised the second time I got cancer, and surprised at this recent unfavorable report. I am glad that I found out a day before my appointment. It gives me time to think about what I want to do. I would rather not have this news dropped on me when I visit the oncologist’s office. Regarding the nodule, I have 3 things that point to it being malignant: 1. It is bigger than 1 cm. 2. It is spiculated 3. I have had cancer twice before Sigh: I am sure the next thing to do will be to get a PET scan. One thing I wonder about is that the radiologist who did this report and the one before it, never made any notes about the ever present small nodules, 4 - 5 mm, I have had in my right lung since I first started ct scanning in Oct 2003. Earlier reports by other radiologists made note of these small nodules that never seemed to change, but he did not. One of the “small pleural based nodules” from an early scan was noted in my right upper lobe, the area where the spiculated nodule is located now. The nodule described in the most recent report is about 4 times the size of the smaller ones. Hmmm. If the PET scan is positive, I think am going to pursue a wedge resection or radio frequency ablation followed by chemo. I want to be able to spend the rest of my life being reasonably active, and I doubt I could do it with one half of my right lung. I am pretty sure that if it is malignant, it is a new primary. Well, tomorrow I get to talk to the oncodoc all about it. I think I will act real innocent and let him drop it on me. I will practice my mouth going agape before I go in there. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I certainly hope that the nodule is not what you think it might be. Not all spiculated nodules turn out to be cancer. I am praying that this is not. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Don, I hope that the onc has a hohum attitude about this report and just considers it another nodule. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Saying prayers it is not cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Praying for you. Waiting to hear what the Onocologist says. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thinking of you Don and hoping you get encouraging news today. Kudos to you for being on top of this and already making plans to get rid of it. Saying many prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I have you in my prayers today Don. Praying for good results and NOT what you are suspecting. Will be waiting to hear from you. Good luck.. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Don, I hope your suspicions about the nodule are completely wrong. I will be remembering you and saying prayers for a good report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Don, Prayers this is NOT more cancer. Please post when you can as we will worry right along with you until you get the results from your oncologist. Oh how I hate the waiting part of this process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Geez, Don . This book for life sure has its share of injustices and not fairs in it, ya know? Well, of course you know this! I am SO hoping that this is simply an error in the wording of the report. I've got my prayer cap on, Don. Just want to hear it's another of those 'nothing' type nodules. Will be thinking of you all day! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 My prayers will be with you today as well - hope you are just plain WRONG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 My suggestions: Ice cream a facial ATIVAN Seriously, try (HA) to put it away in your brain until later. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Boy, Don. I am proud of you for being on top of your game. But, not what anyone wants to read in a report. So sorry you have to go through this again. I will say one thing though, you still have a good sense of humor about you. And you are smart. If there are choices to be made, there is no doubt that you will make the best ones for you. I have my apt. later this aft. .... ??? We shall see. Waiting to hear how your apt. went. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 I hope your appointment goes well Cindi. My appointment is at 10 PST. Thanks all for your support. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hope both of your appointments are POSITIVE. Please let us know. I'm praying for you both. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatlyn Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 sending best wishes and prayers to you Don. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Don, Will be thinking of you and lookign for your post.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Oh geez, I didn't expect this.... Praying hard for you and impatiently waiting for your post Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Don, Still waiting on that report from your appointment. I hope and pray you are wrong but I can surely see why you are worried. Keeping you in my thoughts. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Don,I am hoping all goes well today for you.I have several areas in my remaining lung that are trouble spots.My Dr.says that with only 1 lung and all the radiation I have had surgery is out of the equation??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Don, Sending prayers for the best. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Don, I am hoping for the best for you. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thinking of you gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Prayers for the best Don. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.