Nancy B Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Hi My CT results show a 1.2 cm "suspicious of metastatic nodule". I am being referred to a surgeon, I guess for a needle biopsy. Can it be possible that this could have metastized after 4 years?? I had no positive nodes with my last surgery. I am dreading the needle biopsy - the last time my lung collapsed and it took 4 tries and 2 doctors to get the chest tube inserted correctly. It was painful and traumatic. I am holding on tight but these roller coaster dips are bigger than I remember. My husband is a sweetheart but he really doesn't handle this very well - I really need you guys. Thanks for being here. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Holy cow, Nancy, I felt THAT dip in my bladder... It's not metastatic disease, it's allergies... I remember that biopsy thingy - didn't like it at all. I ESPECIALLY didn't like that being-awake-during-it part.... This one will go smoother for you, results will be a benign mass and you will go on about life. It IS possible for it to be a recurrence, but we aren't going to let it be, okay? Hang in there, I hate this roller coaster ride, too - I'm more a carousel-type girl (just love those beautiful horses in contrast to a car someone may have puked in, ya know?). Here's to good news! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Prayers going up for you and your family. May it be nothing , if it is something may there be a great plan to make it nothing. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Hey Nancy, Hummmmmm..... I have a nodule in my one and only lung that lite up on the PET scan back in August of 2003. It's only 4mm's in size. However, it grew to 7mm, then went back to 4mm's(all by itself) and now is just sitting at 4 mm's. I was told that INFECTION or Fungus can also light up on a PET SCAN. HOWEVER, we are watching this nodule every three months. When I had my heart surgery in Aug. 2003 my surgeon felt the nodule, (once he found it) and said: "It's NOT CANCER because it didn't feel like cancer" He also had two other surgeons feel this nod, and they agreed. None the less, with my back ground we will keep a eye on it and hope it goes away as fast as it came. I also have a very dear friend who is a lung cancer survivor of 4+ years of (stage IIB) and she has (2) nodules that they have been watching for 3 years now, and these nodules aren't doing anything either. So, on that note, I'm sending you POSITIVE VIBES that your NODULE is just a PAIN in the rump and NOT CANCER!! Just another scary bump in the road!!! This to shall pass! Love & Hugs, Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Sorry about the new development. Prayers coming your way. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Here's a couple thoughts-- 1. HOLLER for more valium during the lung biopsy. 2. I went through that, came up with "inconclusive", and went to the surgeon to schedule a biopsy. His opinion was that it should just come out anyway, expecially with my history of breast cancer. 3. I was told that with my BAC (NSCLC) I could have new nodules appear at any time. Fay A could tell you more on that. 4. Second or third opinions are always good at this time. 5. This is the place to be for help. My husband is wonderful, and I adore him, but it is my best friend who I crash with. It is too painful for him, and that is okay. goodwishesgoodwishesgoodwishes gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I dont know enough to give you advice, but I do know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I also know that it can be many other things than reoccurance. So that is what I will pray for --anything else. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I am with Elaine. I don't know enough about this to offer any advice. I can however offer prayers and best wishes. God Bless and we will be praying for scar tissue or a fungus or an alien presence! MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Nancy, I agree with what Snow and Connie said. This is just a little bump and no more that that. It will turn out to be beneign and we can move on and put it behind you. I am praying real hard for you for clean biopsy and tests. Let's pray there is no problem with the tests they are going to be doing... You are always in my prayers... Blessings and hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Hi Nancy, Sorry you have to go through this. I like Becky's imagery, hope for the best, prayers that it isn't much of anything . We'll take it one day at a time from here. ((((((((((((((((((Nancy))))))))))))))))))))))))) Don't borrow tomorrow's trouble today. It'll keep. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Nancy, Hopefully this is nothing--I didn't have a biopsy--surgeon just wanted to take it out--we did PET and it lit up, and he wouldn't do a biopsy--said too much pain involved, might miss and get a false negative, could collapse lung, etc, and said it had to come out anyway. Maybe they will just do that with you. Could be benign, a new primary, which is all different from a met....I sure do hope for the best for you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Nancy, No knowledge about it, sending Best wishes, vibes and prayers. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted April 22, 2004 Author Share Posted April 22, 2004 I can't even begin to tell you what it has meant to read all of your posts. Your words of encouragement, prayers, hints and humor have made my day much, much better. I never even thought that it might be something other than cancer, couldn't think of anything else it might be. HOPE is good. I appreciate all of you sharing your thoughts - I may never get in a roller coaster car again I will keep you posted and all of you are always in my prayers. Love and hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Nancy, Hang in there dear. I have 3 nodules in one lung and 2 in the other. My doctor asked if I wanted to biopsy them, but it would involve a thoracotomy. I chose nothing for now, because they are so small. I am in a wait and see mode. I will treat them when the get larger if need be. I am still hopeful that something new will come down the pipeline. Nancy, you can become chemo resistant. So, do not jump into anything too soon. It could very well not be cancer! I would talk to the doctor about treatment options. Chemo usually just shrinks cancer. If it is only one nodule, you may be a candidate for surgery still. My prayers are for you and that it is benign. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 I'll add my prayers as well. May it be absolutely nothing of concern, and may the biopsy go easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 Hi Nancy--- I have had a couple of reports that have showed nodules ---and they also said suspicious of metastic cancer---and took the pictures to my surgeon and it turns out it was nothing as they disappeared from the next scan----so my surgeon always wants the pictures to see for himself---as sometimes the reports sound like I will not be able to live past the day--home-- so far he has always been correct when the reports have been wrong- (not neccesarily wrong, but the nodules were not cancer) --I am lucky as my original surgeon from 4 years ago still sees me and knows my history so perhaps your surgeon will want to wait a bit once he sees the pictures please try not to let it upset you (easier to say than do) until you see the surgeon --- please let us know how your visit with the surgeon goes and I hope it is nothing--- best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 My prayers and hugs are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 I am sending prayers. I know you will have the strength to handle whatever comes, and we will be here to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Nancy I don't have any advice I can offer, but I wanted to offer you my love, support and prayers. I pray that God holds you in his protective fatherly embrace and that these suspicious spots prove to be non-cancerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Keep the faith! Hope you sail thru this biopsy. It seems a lot depends on the location of the node, closer to the lung wall the better. I agree ask for meds. I know my mom had a CT guided biopsy by a radiologist who specialized in these and they kept her for observation and an x-ray for a few hours and was home right after lunch! Think positive. Also Versed (sp?) as an anesthetic has great amnesia-like qualities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted April 24, 2004 Author Share Posted April 24, 2004 It helps sooooo much hearing from you guys. I finally got a call from the surgeon's office late yesterday and will see him on Tuesday. They asked if I had had a PET scan or bone scan - never had a Pet and the bone scan was done before my surgery four years ago. At least this surgeon is in the same office as the last one so they still have my complete records. I can't decide if I should spend my weekend doing fun things or cleaning out closets, filing and getting things in order to be out of commission for a while. Well.......the fun things won! I am off to the mall and then lunch with a friend. I will keep in touch and let you know what is happening, again thanks for all your support and especially the encouraging words that "it" may be nothing. I need to be told that over and over!!!! Love and hugs, Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Great decision Nancy - FUN won We'll be waiting to hear how all comes out. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Nancy- My heart goes out to you regarding the fear of recurrence. I thought the scans and waiting and discussing and digesting of infor would get easier with time, but it hasn't. Praying for anything other than cancer Couldn't agree more that FUN was the right choice...all the rest waits! Keep us in the loop when you know more, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Please know I'm pulling for you to have some negative results too. You've been clean a long time......this could be a fluke. If not....get it out and go back to being free. Good luck to you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Nancy B., Good decision on how to spend the weekend--fun wins! I hope for the very, very best results on Tuesday for you....if you need a PET, it's no big deal--no pain involved at all......just like a long CT with contrast. You are in my thoughts--I think this is just a bump to contend with..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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