X-ray results

[Magsann1]

I was referred for an X-ray for cough with coloured phlegm and some blood. Docs secretary rang two days later saying Report says chest infection, but doc wants a repeat X-ray in 6/8 weeks. Why would they need to repeat it? I keep worrying about it. Could a chest infection disguise possible lung cancer maybe? Surely they could gauge an infection by blood/sputum tests, clinical symptoms etc, if just a chest infection showed up. I wonder why everybody doesn’t need follow up X-rays for infection, pneumonia. Can anyone advise please?

[Dubba61]

Hiya Mags. It could be that the x-ray wasn't too clear, or that they've seen a shadow or some damage. Like the type that's left from pneumonia. I'm not an expert, just someone with Lung damage. But I think if it were Cancer, it would be more obvious and that if they suspected it, they would have booked you in for a Scan. Try not to overthink it. 😊✌️🌻

[Caspiana]

Hi there Magsann1 .

Try not to jump to any conclusions. Maybe they just want to make sure the infection has cleared up? I think if they suspected something sinister, they'd be getting you in much sooner for another scan. Just my opinion, but I hope everything goes okay. 😊

Best wishes,

Cas xx 🙋🐕

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I got out of hospital 3 weeks ago after having pneumonia and type 2 respiratory failure ) ...came home eventually and a app for an x ray has been sent for the 28th so I think it's just to check it's all cleared up ..try not to worry as if it was more sinister I'm sure u would be having other tests perhaps and sooner .....xxx

[Magsann1]

Thank you all for your kind comments. I suppose they wouldn’t leave anyone a couple of months if it was suggestive of a malignancy. Guess I just worry too much. Thank you again xx

[peege in reply to Magsann1]

Yes, you're right. The coloured mucus indicated an infection so you're in fact really lucky that your GP is double checking.

There are so very, very many lung issues between a chest infection and lung cancer so please don't panic - you'll make yourself ill ! 😜

I believe childhood diseases like measles can leave little marks, shadows. Rest easy and get well soon. 😃

[katieoxo60 in reply to Magsann1]

speaking from experience , if there were any doubt you would have been called back sooner for further investigation. The second Xray is most likely to check the infection is clear. Best wishes

[Magsann1 in reply to katieoxo60]

Thank you for your reassuring reply. x

[Nickcv]

I agree with what others have said. I had a chest x-ray recently and it showed what the medical world term as being a suspicious density. Inside of a week I was in for a CT scan. This was just over a week ago so I'm hopeful that having not heard anything that it's nothing serious.

[Magsann1 in reply to Nickcv]

Hope all is well for you, and thank you for your reply x

[MoyB]

I've had follow up x rays several times. They're just to check that everything's cleared and are very reassuring. xx Moy

[Magsann1 in reply to MoyB]

That’s very reassuring. Thank you for your reply. Much appreciated x

[soulsaver]

They are just being thorough. Did they prescribe any meds? If not & it hasn't cleared they'll prob give you anti-biotics &/or oral steroids..& maybe other tests. If symptoms get worse go back to your GP.

If you are anxious ask for a telephone appointment with your GP and explain you're worrying & ask her/him why it's necessary.

You're worrying 'cos you are a smoker? Give it up... NOW.

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I agree. If x ray showed anything they were really concerned with, you would have been lying down in a ct scanner for further eval. Sounds like things are ok which is good news. Take care