Lung nodule thanks every one who replied

[Chrissca71]

I recently had a cardiac ct scan for chest tightness i have 3 stents stents the results showed that as well as copd which i also have there is now have a 20 mm lung nodule in my left lung

Has anyone else have a nodule and how is it treated I have to have a repeat scan in 3 months and have been referred to respiratory

thank you to everyone who replied i now have information that makes me see i dont have to panic

[leo60]

Hello Chrissca, I'm sorry I can't help you with the nodule, I just wanted to sympathise and wish you well xx

[Chrissca71 in reply to leo60]

Thank you

[Badbessie]

I also have a lung nodule. They can be clinically significant or non significant. My own as not done nothing in seven years. Obviously you must be worried but the only thing that can be done is to keep an eye on them with scans.

[Chrissca71 in reply to Badbessie]

Thank you for replying its reassuring to know that the nodule could just stay as it is, and i should be having another scan in three months but it is worrying as i already have copd which so far has remained in mid range i wish you all the best and again thank you for replying

[teddyd]

I have nodules in my lungs which were found after a Ct scan. Had another scan done 12 weeks later and because they had not changed size they were classed as harmless .

[Chrissca71 in reply to teddyd]

thank you for replying that is so good to hear a second scan showed yours had not changed hopefully i will be the same

[Biggles550]

When i was scanned first time for COPD they also identified 4 nodules , but many scans later over 3 years they concluded the nodules werent growing.

[Chrissca71 in reply to Biggles550]

thank you for the reply its good to know that the nodules could stay the same i also have COPD but apart from the scan eight years ago which confirmed the copd i have never had another one till now

[Biker88]

Lung nodules are quite common, I think it’s normal that follow up scans are scheduled to monitor the size, if it does get larger then the doctor would start investigating to find out what is causing the nodule.

[Chrissca71 in reply to Biker88]

thank you for the reply i have to have another scan in three months to see if there is any change

[Fircone]

Hi Chrissca71, I too have multiple nodules of varying sizes. I have developed more in the last12 months so now my scans will be every 6 months. At first I was scared but now I try not to worry about them.

[Chrissca71 in reply to Fircone]

thank you for the reply i must admit this came as a shock but as i already have COPD and will have another scan in three months i am trying to put it out of my head and carry on as normal wish you all the best

[Alberta56]

Good luck. I hope your nodule proves harmless. xxx

[Dottie11]

I also have shown lung nodules for many years. All harmless. Good luck

[Catsncrochet]

I have a nodule too. I’ve had scary PET-CT scans and ordinary CT scans and they’ve concluded that, as it’s not growing it’s nothing to worry about. Most nodules are phlegm but they have to check in case it’s not benign. Stay safe

[Patk1]

I've q a big nodule.its routine to do 3mth scans to keep eye on them.my own attitude I've forced on myself is - don't worry till they tell u there's something to worry about.its hard,but if u tell yrself often enough,it works.all the best x