tumours on one lung

[primrose71]

had a body scan and saw lung specialist showed me 2 he thinks small tumours on left lung doesn’t know if cancer or not as a biopsy would likely cause lung to collapse so to go back for c t scan in 3 months to see if any bigger if so probably cancer or might disappear so worried as while to wait what does anyone think would be thankful for a few replies take care all x

[sassy59]

That is a worry for you primrose and a long time to wait. I do hope it’s not cancer but wish you could be seen sooner.

Thinking of you xxx❤️

[primrose71 in reply to sassy59]

Thanks sassy trying not to get stressed out about it will let you know how I get on when the time comes xxx

[sassy59 in reply to primrose71]

Take care xxx 👍❤️🥰

P.S. there’s only 4 days separating our joining the forum in 2012. I hadn’t realised until today. Xxx😘

[syntax in reply to primrose71]

Had two myself, one few years ago which they chose not to tell me about,and another 3years ago for which I was given radio therapy for. the last one 3mm ,the first 7mm . the second has now gone and first reduced, and looks like it may also go. they did not seem too concerned so I was not.I believe if a certain side radio therapy can deal with them,so try not to worry too much. 😊

[Donald_1931]

You’ve been a member here for a very long time Primrose and will have seen many many members having to play ‘the waiting game’ as you are now. The majority later were told they had nothing to worry about and that’s what we will all be rooting for you here.❤️x

[primrose71 in reply to Donald_1931]

Thankyou Donald hope your right good to have some support on here yes always come on to see what wee are all struggling with it does help you take care xxx

[Snowdrops_17 in reply to primrose71]

Primrose please don't get yourself all worked up and stressed about your 2 tumours! 🙏🥰 I know it's an anxious time! I had a Colposcopy December 2023 and I saw the scan as well! Glad I did! But just before Christmas I had a letter back to say I have CIN1 HPV Virus! I have to go to further yearly check ups and if it develops further for a Hospital treatment! I did worry about the results then but I felt assured by talking about it to others in the same boat as me!

So we are all here for you Primrose okay! Stay positive and keep yourself as well as you can!

Like syntax said he had 2 himself and one has gone already! As Donald said we are rooting for you Primrose okay! 💕💕💕

[Zero02 in reply to Donald_1931]

Well said Donald x

[leo60]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you Primrose 🤞😊 xx

[primrose71 in reply to leo60]

Thankyou Leo take care xxx

[leo60 in reply to primrose71]

And you too xx

[janedivney]

Thoughtless of the man to have mentioned cancer at all! Similar thing happened to me when I had a couple of lung nodules (very small tumours), but the consultant just said “we’ll repeat the scan in 3 months”, by which time they’d disappeared! Only then did he tell me they could've been cancerous, which I’d never thought of. He said they’d probably been caused by infection. I bet it’s the same for you x

[primrose71 in reply to janedivney]

thanks a lot janedivney he said could be infection too I am on steroids since came home from that doctor you sure have made me feel better take care of yourself xxx

[janedivney in reply to primrose71]

I’m so pleased you feel better. Silly man! You take care too, Primrose 😘

[Issy22]

Hi primrose71

Iam so sorry you are going through this.

I also had a scan showing nodules on the lung which I was told could be cancerous.

My lung was already collapsed so they went ahead with a bronchoscopy for a biopsy.

Waiting for the results caused so much anxiety and stress. The word itself just took over my mind.

Thankfully my results came back as normal and a different consultant told me most lung nodules are non cancerous and they are the result of old infections or scar tissue.

I hope everything goes alright for you. Sending hugs 🥰 wishing you a good outcome 💜

Issy x

[Snowdrops_17 in reply to Issy22]

I bet you were greatly relieved Issy when your results came back non-cancerous👌It always feels like a heavy stone dropped from your heart and you feel lighter 🫂

[Issy22 in reply to Snowdrops_17]

I was so relieved snowdrops-17 . I cried more I think after knowing it was benign.

[Snowdrops_17 in reply to Issy22]

Well that's a good thing Issy 🫂 we do feel shocked at first but also relieved when the results are nothing life threatening! ❤️ It means we can go on living and that we remember that our lives are precious Issy! Happy Easter to you my darling 💕🎈

[Issy22 in reply to Snowdrops_17]

Thank you snowdrops-17 Life is so precious. Happy Easter to you too, I hope you have,had a lovely weekend. 💜

[Snowdrops_17 in reply to Issy22]

I did, celebrating my daughter's 40th Birthday 🎉 Easter Saturday in Nottingham where my eldest son lives! All my children and family were there! I went with my daughter in her car 🚗 as it was easier for me really and saved petrol! It was a wonderful break from packing up my house! I am moving sometime in April Issy 👍🚚🏡

[Issy22 in reply to Snowdrops_17]

That sounds like a great weekend, 🍾🥳🎉spending time with all your family. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 We also all need a break sometimes, with a change of scenery to re- charge the batteries Lol. Good luck with the move, that can be stressful I hope you have plenty of help. Take care of yourself. 💜

[Snowdrops_17 in reply to Issy22]

I will Issy, was resting today 👌 My daughter and my 3 sons will help with moving 🙏💕

[garshe]

My prayers are with you Primrose, 🙏 hoping you will have good news . 🤞 Lots of love ❤️ xx.Sheila

[beech]

on a positive note, I have a friend who has had a difficult journey with bowel cancer. Having had a following check-up scan a couple of years down the line, nodules were found in his lung. Of course, he dreaded the worst. But these were then biopsied and found to be benign. And the same for another friend with a ‘tumour’ in his kidney - 5 hour op to remove it and it was benign.

So without being glib, they really can turn out to be of no consequence, I know you won’t relax till you’ve had the all clear, but maybe you can focus on the good news stories. Keep us updated, metaphorically holding your hand on the way 🤞🕊️💐

[Keem59]

What a worry for you...is this inside the lung? My son had a very rare tumour and he had a bronchoscopy to see exactly what it was. I can't understand why the consultant is waiting 3 months, I know you said to see if it gets bigger. Have you had any symptoms or was it found by accident? Best of luck x

[Tkmcc]

hi hon, I had stage 3A non-small cell lung cancer. That was nine years ago. 8 years ago it came back. 6 tumors in my lung. Here’s what I did. I drink organic sour soup every day organic lemon in my water. Drank lots of water. I bought a Berkey) that’s the only things I drink. I only eat and drink organic food, but I also did castor oil wraps on my chest. They wanted to do chemo. I said NO they said I probably wouldn’t be coming back. Well, I did come back and I had clear scans. I have had clear scans since. I still eat really good. Still drink my sour soap now it’s just habit. A good habit at that cancer can be cured by the foods we eat. Would love to know how you’re doing. Will be praying for you. Believe and you shall be healed.❤️🙏❤️

[Fircone in reply to Tkmcc]

Please can you tell me what sour soup is made of?

[Tkmcc in reply to Fircone]

It is a plant and you wanna make sure that you get the organic soursop teabags and make sure it’s from Thailand. You can also get soursop leaves and do it yourself. You just boil them. But I would make sure on the packaging. It says they’re from Thailand and organic.

[kri312 in reply to Tkmcc]

did you have any of it removed surgically? that's remarkable!

[B0xermad]

What a worrying thing for you to go through waiting for the next appointment, I really hope you have a good result and the diagnosis is not the big C .I do wish the consultant waited for sure before scaring you with this assumption.

[Kezz63]

Sorry to hear what you're going through and hope that you haven't got cancer. I have had cancer myself years ago and had a biopsy to confirm it.I'm under the impression that if the biopsy highlights cancer they will start treatment right away and you won't have to wait for another scan.

A friend of mine had lung cancer and the treatment was successful, as was mine.

More people are recovering due to medical advances so try and keep that thought in mind.

[kri312 in reply to Kezz63]

can I ask what stage yours was and how long ago?

[MoosterMoo]

I'm sorry you have to wait and worry for 3 months. I'll keep everything crossed it's good news for you 🤞🏼

[Kiki3233]

Sending you all my love. 3 months is a long time to wait, stay positive!❤️

[Izb1]

I agree with others the doctor should not have mentioned cancer until a result of this was confirmed all it does is make us worry. As Don says alot of members have gone down this road and its turned out ok. Keeping my fingers crossed for you x

[armstrong2]

good morning primrose l was in the same situation lwas told twice that l had lung cancer but nothing was done about it and l had no idea that i had it until l had a chest infection and my gp made arrangements for a xray 3 days later a phone call from the gp confirmed that l had cancer in both lungs ...l was mortified ...until lhad a appointment with the consultant then told cancer was in only one lung ...3months later l had a lobectomy ...that was two and half years ago still having 6 months reviews now been told l have pulmonary fibrosis ...never ending ...but been positive gives a good outlook on life ...l wish you well

[Nula2]

Hi Primrose, what a terrible worry for you. Can't understand why he said that. As you can see by the responses here, we're all sending positive thoughts your way and are here for you. Take great care of yourself ❤️xxx

[Souielouie]

bless you sending you a big warm hug 🤗 & love 🥰🌸🌷

[Loopylorre]

Hoping for a good outcome for you Primrose, it is a worry for you, but hopefully knowing we all are behind you will help, fingers very tightly crossed 🤞🏻 for you ☺️💐🌺🌷xx

[katieoxo60]

Hello primrose 71, sorry to hear yours is not good news but fingers crossed as I am in a similar situation. I had a skin cancer removed last August . A few months ago I had a problem in my ribs , which I felt was muscle pain from new tablets given . Sent for XRay which came up with three dubious areas one in each lung and one on kidney re Xray advised as lungs could be infection. On re Xray eight weeks later adviced they cannot rule out sinister things , so since then have had CT scan which again is not clear so on Thursday I go for a PET scan which should give some answers. These tests have taken around four months and still no definate result so I am sure your 3 months will soon pass and fingers crossed your lung may have cleared up . However I am afraid it does not stop us fretting does it ? To my way of thinking it is a lot of money for my tests . Plus it does not help all this maybes or perhaps. You would think all these new gadgets could be more specific. I will be thinking of you Best wishes for a clear lung. xx

[Bingo88]

Just hope everything is well in 3 months time. I know its terrible waiting but try to keep Positive and keep your mind busy on other things. Hope you have someone to talk to and support you . Talking helps. Brian

[Handel]

Exactly the same happened to me. I had a call from the Lung Health team (no idea who they were but they offered CT scan). That was last April. In May last year had a call to ask me to go for a PET scan - from the PET scan went to see a consultant who said the PET scan showed a tumour at the lower side of the right lung.

A biopsy followed but they couldn't get enough material to confirm it was cancer or not.

Soon after had an appointment with another consultant and a surgeon. I was given the choice to leave the tumour and have a further scan after 6 months or have the tumour removed. At that point it could have been benign. I chose to have the tumour removed and that was last July. A very simple operation and the tumour was removed (a few nice little scars down my right side.) It turned out to be cancerous and I've just had another 6 monthly CT scan and that was all clear.

Please don't worry yourself too much. 3 months seems a lifetime to wait but many people have benign nodules in their lungs.

I think they worried more about me as I had a grapefruit sized tumour at the top of my right lung back in 2007 (missed by doctors and hospitals). That was inoperable but 12 weeks of all day Friday chemo and a month of radiotherapy every day afterwards, reduced that ******* to nothing.

Remember that lots of people have lung nodules (my sister who's 75 has 3 that were found in 2009 and those are just monitored every 2 years now).

Sorry, that was a long post!!!

Lots of love and hugs. Jan xxxx

[Kezz63]

Breast cancer, early stages years ago

[jackdup]

I have a couple of nodules on my lungs and have been having follow-up ct scans for three years now. So far so good. I don’t know if a tumour and a nodule are the same thing or not. From what I have read nodules are fairly common and most are not cancerous. Did he say what size they are?

[Issy22 in reply to jackdup]

Hi jackdup.

It all depends on the size. Nodules are smaller than 30mm ( roughly the size of a grape ) and tumours are larger than 30mm. x

[jackdup in reply to Issy22]

Thanks for clarifying that.

[Ern007]

Primrose. I have bladder Cancer and on top, I got two small growths in my lung, my BC was cancelled, not sure why but the concern was had it spread or was it new - It never got any larger, one was in my right lung Apex - dose not always mean cancer, I know how you are thinking - try not to get stressed, hard I know. good luck and wishing you well.

[MELNEL]

I would be worried as well, no wonder you are. Its a scary word, don't like that they let you wait this long. Try to stay positive I know I know it's easier said that done. Go for a nice walk when sun enjoy the fresh air LOL 😅 meet up with friends do a bit for you, even spoil yourself 😃 talk about it get it of your chest. It will help to get more relaxed. Don't worry to much, it's not good for your not for everyone 💙💙💙 of us. So keep warm ok and take care 🌸💐🌸💐🌸💐

[LizPat30]

Dear Primrose, so sorry how worried you must be even if you tell yourself not to worry. So I’m sending a big hug and lots of love xxx

[Alberta56]

So sorry you have to wait for 3 long months. I hope you find other peoples' stories reassuring. Very best wishes for a successful outcome. 💓💗💖💐🌻🌺🌼🌷 xxx

[Cak3y50]

I'm waiting for a ct scan after a chest infection when a chest x ray showed something they would like to take a closer look at. After reading the comment by Janedivney I feel slightly more at ease. Hope you are ok but it is a worry isn't it

[watergazer]

Hoping all is well for you. Let us know how you get on. X