ruby251 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hello, 3 weeks ago, I had a right upper lobe removed due to a cancer nodule found in a CT and PET scan. Dr says he got it all. Not in lymph nodes or spread anywhere else. He says no other treatment is needed. Should I get a second opinion? I haven't been told yet what kind of cancer it was. Follow up appointment is scheduled. What I do know is.........nodule did not grow in a 4 month time frame. My right lung has a small nodule in it that is not cancerous. Not sure what is next....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Ruby, Sounds like early detection. Is follow-up chemotherapy scheduled? In most surgical cases it is unless doctors are very sure of complete resection. That indeed may be the case. If so, what is next are scheduled scans and oncology consultations to ensure no metastasis and to keep an eye on the nodule you report as non cancerous. Are you being seen by a medical oncologist? I ask because some lung cancer patients go from pulmonary specialists to thoracic surgeon without consulting a medical oncologist. Now that the surgery is complete, I'd consult with a medical oncologist if not already engaged. Stay the course. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyA Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Hi Ruby, Welcome to LUNGevity's Lung Cancer Support Community message boards. If you feel that your doctor doesn't have a sense of urgency you may want to seek out another opinion. Here is a link to a survivors' story on her thoughts of second opinions. http://www.lungevity.org/support-survivorship/get-connected/blog/lung-cancer-advocate-jane-elterman Please keep posting. I look forward to getting to know you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Any news to report back?????? Hope all is well with you... Sent from my U671C using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I hope you have had your follow up appointment. Looking to see what they doctor said and hear how you are doing. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjacksontex Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hi Ruby. How has your convalescence been from the surgery? Did you have the VATS surgery or thoracotomy? I'm probably looking at VATS, so that's why I was wondering how you are doing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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