Flyman35 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 So we are 3 1/2 months away from Tom hitting the 5 years at stage IV mark and we now get an although & however report. SIGH!!! Mediastinal windows reveal small scattered mediastinal lymph nodes which are stable and not definitely pathological based on CT size criterion. His COPD, emphysema & radiation damage stuff is all stable. No new mass or adenopathy although exam is limited without intravenous contrast. Abnormal fullness in the right hilum, again limited in evaluation due to lack of contrast. Volume loss and retraction related to that is stable. However, there are new non specific ill-defined opacities or nodularities right lower lobe, 14mm and 8mm and in the right suprahilar distribution measuring about 10mm. Impression: New non specific nodularities in the right lung. Findings may be infectious or inflammatory although malignancy cannot be excluded. Very short term followup cT chest within 4 weeks is recommended. If these do not resolve correlation CT PET scan to exclude malignancy is recommended. I'm so bummed right now. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 (((Denise))), So sorry you are faced with so much uncertainty on these scan results, but at least it was "although and however" and not a definite positive. Wish I could say or do something to make this all go away. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and I'm praying that all follow ups have good results. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Denise - I am sooo sorry to read this and know that it will not help at all if I point out that I have several "although & however" scans of my own that so far have proven to be nothing. And of course now you have to wait to find out anything more definitive - that sucks! I believe it will turn out to be nothing to worry about, but I will be keeping you both in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Here's the mini scoop. We are going to go straight to the PET scan in 4 weeks. The Onc thought he'd skip that extra step of another CT. The PET is set up for 11/20/12. If the PET shows anything then we will go back to the surgeon for another bronchoscopy. Like the holidays don't bring enough stress without the added stress of waiting and wondering. Thanks & keep those prayers coming. WE sure could use them. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Except for the 4 week wait, it's good that they have the PET scheduled. I am keeping the prayers coming - just sorry you have to deal with the "waiting and wondering". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToBeGolden Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Can I be bumbed with you? I'm a Head & Neck Warrior; my vocal cords have been removed. Not so bad; I'm learning to talk again. But I'm waiting on my first lung biopsy, having been bumbed out by a PET a few weeks ago. It seems like it never ends. RickW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 RickW -- Welcome, but sorry you are dealing with this also. If you haven't already, perhaps you could post under Introduce Yourself so everyone can "meet" you. I would move your post there, but don't know how. This is a good place to come for support, or just to vent. Please come back and let us know how your biopsy went. I will keep you in my thoughts as well. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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