'Hilar Lymph Node of uncertain significance'

[Amikatari]

Hello, it's my first time posting on this forum. I'm 44 and had open heart surgery 6 months ago to replace an infected, defective valve. I'm almost back to 'normal', but something came up on a chest CT scan the other day.

Does anyone have knowledge or experience of this? It's a 'borderline in size, 1.0 cm, right hilar lymph node of uncertain significance'. My cardiologist has written to my GP, who will decide whether a respiratory referral is needed. I haven't had a chance to talk to my GP yet.

I'm 44 and smoked until this year. I gave up before my heart surgery. I smoked about 20 rollups a day. My heart disease wasn't related to smoking or lifestyle in any way, it stemmed from a congenital defect.

I'm worried about cancer, of course. Could this be a sign of cancer? I've learnt a lot about the heart in recent months, but I don't know much about lungs, so I thought I'd see if any of you here could share some knowledge with me. Thanks for reading and best wishes to all, Cathy x

[sassy59]

Hi Cathy and welcome to the forum. I’m sure tests will be carried out to determine the nature of your Hilar lymph node. It could mean a number of things and I’m sure you will be monitored closely. Xxxx

[Amikatari in reply to sassy59]

Hi Sassy59, thanks for your welcome and kind reply I know you probably don't want to scare me, but do you know any of the possible things it could mean, please? Xxxx

[sassy59 in reply to Amikatari]

Things like sarcoidosis, silicosis and drug reactions. Speak to your GP expressing your concerns.

Wishing you well. Xxxx

[Amikatari in reply to sassy59]

Thanks, Sassy59, I've finally dared to look it up (found an actual medical site, trying not to ask Dr Google!), and found out there are so many possible causes that I'm taking your good advice and will arrange a GP appointment and try not to speculate and worry in the meantime! Thanks, wishing you well too Xxxx

[Izb1]

Hi Amikatari and welcome to the site, sorry I cant advise you , as Sassy says you need to speak with your gp x