Jessica29 Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Hello, My name is Jessica. I am 29 and a single mom of a beautiful 10 year old little girl named Emily. On May 3, 2007, a CT Scan revealed that I had a 3mm lower right lung nodule, and a 5mm mid-lung nodule. I am very scared and fusterated. It is like pulling teeth to find out if I have cancer. I smoked for 14 years. I am taking Chantix to stop, but is it too late for me? Am I going to see my little girl grow up? Everything I have been reading about lung nodules has been very depressing. It all basically points to cancer. My health insurence isn't the greatest because I lost my job because I was sick, and it is very hard to get quality treatment, and even a straight answer. I really need someone to talk to. Everyone in my life seems to have disappeared of a sudden, and I am really scared right now. I am to have a PET Scan done tomorrow, and I have an appt. with the Pulmonary doctor on Friday, but the stress of waiting is causing me even more health problems. I also have a history of colon poylps, so that makes the fear even more intense. Any advice would greatly be appricated. Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hello Jessica and welcome I am sorry you had reason to find a site such as this, but glad you have posted. Please keep us posted on your tests and let us know what the diagnosis is. Once you have that, there are many wonderful people here that will be able to offer you advice and support. Keeping you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers, Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hello Jessica & welcome to the club nobody wants to belong to. I'm sorry to hear of your situation but there are many people here who will be able to help you with answers to your questions. Lung cancer is no longer a death sentence & there are many treatment options. As you get more information, continue to post & we will help you as much as we can. As you get more info, fill out the profile section so others can see what you're going thru & help you. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Jessica, I am so sorry to hear about the nodules. I will pray for good results from the PET. Give that precious little girl a big hug from Grandma Laurie and give one to yourself too. Blessings, Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Jessica, I would not get all upset till you know what you are dealing with. It may not even be cancer. I had a friend that had two nodules and it turned out that they were not cancer. The PET scan will give you some indication. It will take a biopsy to give a positive answer. Your nodules are so small they may just wait until they can do a biopsy. Staying calm through all the testing is one of the hardest things to do. I just had to make up my mind to try and stay positive, because like you I knew that the stress from worry would not do me any good. Let’s pray that your test will show that it is not cancer, but if it is then believe that you can be cured. We have many survivors here. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 we also have several members in Pa who are recieving great treatment. think Positive I know how hard it is right now. Stress is not good for Cancer or much else. Keep us posted as thiungs become clearer in test results. think B9 Nodules right now. Prayers and Hugs. YOu have a lot of new friends now who won't disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystleshoe Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I just wanted to say welcome to you. I am hoping you get some answers soon because not waiting. sending positive thoughts your way tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hi Jessica, Welcome and glad you came here to get some emotional support. I know how frightening this test time can be, but some nodules end up being a whole bunch of nothing. Let's hope that yours are of the nothin' variety. Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted on the results. Warm regards & big hugs, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Glad you found us Jessica. Nodules don't necessarily mean cancer, so try not to assume the worst. If it should turn out to be cancer, then there are many effective treatments. We have many long term survivors on this board and we will walk this journey with you. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 We're here for you, Jessica. I'll be saying lots of prayers that the nodules turn out to be nothing to worry about. Hang in there. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Welcome Jessica to a great group of folks. Take a few deep breaths and try to calm down a bit because we all know that stress is the worst thing for just about every condition known to mankind. I know that is easier to say than it is to accomplish. If it is determined to be cancer then please stop looking at the statics you read about. This board is FULL og survivors. You might ask a doc about an anti-anxiety drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica29 Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 I am very grateful for every response you all have given me. Your positivity has somewhat calmed me. My PET/CT Scan disc they had given me has a lot of hot spots in my abdomen and lung areas, but I will not have the offical results until the morning. Of course, I can not sleep, and I am re-reading all of your encouaging words to help me through this night. Again, I thank you all for listening and praying for me. I will not forget this, and I know all of your stories and will be praying for you as well. God Bless you all. And Thank You for helping me. All the Best, Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Jessica, Let us know what you find out today. We look forward to celebrating with you, but if the news is cancer then we will be here for you. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Don't try to read the disks yourself. There are plenty of reasons for hot spots to show up on a pet, and interpretation of those is best left to the experts. A PET can indicate infection, inflammation, or a malignancy and you need the experts to figure out what those hot spots of yours are indicating. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyslittlegirl Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Many prayers for good news today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica29 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hello..I am updating what I can from what they have told me. I think all of your prayers helped me. I do have to play the waiting game, but I am a lot more calmer than I was a week ago. lol. I was told I have many tiny nodules, of course, too small for biopsy, so I have to have repeated CT every three months, I do have emphysema, so I now am on an inhaler, I have to go for a pulmonary test as well, I think to determine if I need oxygen for times when I exert myself. So now, I have to wait and see if they grow or metastasis, but I am taking the supplements that Ernie has taken on his road to recovery, hoping that will give me a head start for some type of lung recovery. The doctor said that I will never fully recover though, but I have a chance, which is more than I thought I had a week ago. lol. All of you have inspired me more than you will ever know, and I want you all to know that I think about all of you during my waking hours as well as in my prayers. God Bless you all and Thank you for being here for me. Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hi Jessica,hope and pray the best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Good luck to you Jessica ... are you in western PA??? My mom has some great doctors in the Pittsburgh area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica29 Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hi Mike, Thank you. I wish the best for you as well. It sounds as though you are doing it. Please stay positive. I have learned that here. Mind over matter. Take care, i will be praying for you. Best Wishes, Jessica Hello..tiredmom. I am from the Lancaster/York area of PA. I am sorry to hear what you and your family are going through. I can empathize with you. I have seen cancer ravage many that I love. Young and old. I guess that is why I sort of freaked out and paniced initally. But, what everyone here says is true. Stay positive, don't give up, and pray. If you need someone to talk to, I am more than willing to listen. Take care. Best Wishes, Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Jessica, Would just like to add my prayers , as well. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryNeedsToLaugh Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hi Jessica, I am glad you found this site and really do hope you wont need it. Sending lots of prayers that you will be ok. Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Good luck Jessica. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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