Lung nodules

[Rockstar662002]

Bin in pain with ribs over a year. Ct showed lung nodules.im scared, feels like I'm waiting for my death.had follow up ct and need another one in march next year.i don't no what to do.

[Hidden]

Why do you feel like you are waiting for your death? I have taken the below from the internet. If it was that serious you would be undergoing treatment in hospital now instead of waiting for another CT scan in March next year. I think you need to go back to your doctor and talk through your worries and fears.

'Yes, lung nodules can be cancerous, though most lung nodules are noncancerous (benign). Lung nodules — small masses of tissue in the lung — are quite common. They appear as round, white shadows on a chest X-ray or computerized tomography (CT) scan. ... Noncancerous lung nodules are often caused by previous infections''.

[Rockstar662002 in reply to Hidden]

I don't trust any of the doctors I've spoken too.i could have cancer.i feel the doctors are waiting for me to become very ill. I have read info on nice and how they go about it. I'm lost my job done to the pain I'm in.

[Hidden]

Yes it is scary. I have lungs full of cysts..There are good meds these days which reduce growth. What did the doctor say??

[Rockstar662002 in reply to Hidden]

I feel my life is over. I feel like I'm dying doctors are just waiting for me to become real ill.

[Hidden in reply to Rockstar662002]

Oh so sorry you feel that way. It is a shock I know. If I say go to the doctor for antidepressants am I overstepping the mark? I did I am on anxiety pills but I live on, I walk, I exercise, I carry on with my life. I wish you all the best 💕

[2greys]

You are not alone with this, I have nodules that are under a watch and wait and this is not for the first time either. As lilaclil has said if it was something serious you would be getting treatment for it. I understand your concern/panic, I went through that my first time they found nodules.

The consultants do not get the time to explain things properly, you hear the word nodule and your mind focuses on that and what the consultant says after that, goes right over your head and before you know it you are shown the door.

Please don't worry about it, because that WILL make you ill, the saying "sick with worry" is very true. Try not to dwell on it, if you find yourself dwelling on it then get your mind busy with something else, like immersing yourself in a good book.

[2greys in reply to 2greys]

I will add that I am not in denial, but choose to not let it affect my life on the basis of "if". I will deal with any problems as and when they arise.

[Anneeileen1]

Morning l had numerous nodules in my lungs all benign but started to grow so had all tests but inconclusive so had them removed at Brompton hospital . One left behind so on a yearly monitor but been the same for two years .since having them removed I have noticed a decrease in infections .l know when first told it is very worrying but lots of different outcomes too lung nodules .

[Rockstar662002 in reply to Anneeileen1]

I don't want to come across rude.the past year I feel like I'm on death row.wait for my call.i feel I'm just being sent on my way get on with it .ive spoken to my docs. All they seem to be doin to giving me pill after pill. I've lost my job and I'm real down. I can't sleep or even walk down the rd cos of the pain

[Rockstar662002 in reply to Anneeileen1]

Gp and other docs think I'm mad

[Carnival567]

I too have lung nodules, the standard process is to see whether they grow by repeat scans, firstly after six months then yearly if no change. If there is a change they will do something quickly. I had my first scan last October when they discovered nodules, second one in February when two of the nodules had gone, the radiologist considered they were mucus and had dispersed, but I had a scan last week to check on the third one and see consultant next week. You sound so anxious and frightened you really should go back to your doctor and talk things over and ask for help. Do not be afraid to take the pills they offer you, they help. At present I take 23 pills and three inhalers daily, as well as some oxygen. It is an inconvenience but they save my life and are part of the daily routine. I hope this helps a bit. I have spent a lot of time talking to people who have just been diagnosed with serious illness, and believe me, you are not alone with your feelings, so don't be ashamed of them either. Many blessings xx

[Rockstar662002 in reply to Carnival567]

I'm 30 years old. Still smoking.i don't think the doctors know what they r doin. Pill just mask what's goin on.i just want the truth.

[Rockstar662002 in reply to Carnival567]

I've bin talkin to the doc about my worries but because of the way they have treated me.ive lost my hope and trust with them

[2greys in reply to Carnival567]

Very eloquently said Carnival.

[Carnival567 in reply to 2greys]

Thank you, do my best!

[Carnival567]

The first thing you should is stop smoking! That is the best thing you can do. You could ask to be referred to the mental health service. You are far too young to give up yet. Best of luck

[dawniee2121]

i have a nodule was told its cancer by the shape...and my consultant offer me operation on my left lung....i refused as its dormant...but ive been so ill with different things im now considering operation...but he is definite its cancer..as im 58yrs and he did coment he been a consultant for 30yrs....so if the shape ok they wont worry...hope this helps you...i feel like im a walking timebomb waiting for it become active...been coughing blood up aswell so i do beleive he right now blood coming.....but my ct scans been done every 12 weeks on the ball...if your scans ok and no growth mine stable conditions for now...