Pet Scan lights up.

[Danna]

I had to have a complete pet scan because a scat scan showed nodules on my lungs. One is 11 mm and growing fast and the other one is 8 cm mass. I had my pet scan done on Monday and found out today that I have to have a lung biopsy.

My younger brother a couple of years ago had a pet scan. They got his mixed up and told him that he had lung cancer and didn't do a biopsy and took out 1/3 of his lung. Come to find out he never did have cancer. Now I am afraid after seeing what he went through and the pain and the scaring. I am afraid to go through this. With RA it will take me longer to heal. I couldn't even touch my arm after having melanoma removed. I don't want to play no more.

[sassy59]

I don't blame you Danna but.........you really can get through this. It was so tough for your brother and he was found not to have cancer. If you have the biopsy you will know what the future holds, to a degree.

Stay strong, chat to us anytime and remember you are not alone, xxxxx

[Danna in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Sassy, I have had so many Doctor appointments and test in January I am just afraid of what is next.

[rubyred777]

Hi Danna, You could get more help from the Free to breathe forum on here. That is for lung cancer. Have you posted on there? Ruby🌹

[Danna in reply to rubyred777]

No Ruby I haven't.

[rubyred777]

healthunlocked.com/freetobr...

Here is the link for you..😁

[madametobacco49]

get a second opinion before any cutting------Mmet

[Danna in reply to madametobacco49]

I will get more than tat after what happened to my brother. Thank you

[Azure_Sky]

Make sure you tell the Doctor what happened to your brother. A biopsy should confirm whether or not you have lung cancer.

[Danna]

I will thank you

[Tryfan]

Bless you. Stay strong. Take someone with you at every step. Often you miss so much of what's being said, due to anxiety and being in awe of the medics. A friend with a list of questions you want answeing will ensure you don't miss anything.

Best wishes.

[Danna in reply to Tryfan]

My husband takes me but he never wants to go in. I can't even get him to talk to at home about it.

[Danna in reply to Tryfan]

Hello Tryfan now that all the shock is gone, I do have support and someone with me all the time. Jesus is carrying me. I have this site for support and I have family members where we all went through some kind of cancer at the same time. One Aunt went through breast cancer one with kidney cancer and me with melanoma and basal cell cancer. We just find out that we may have cancer and it is scary. Have a wonderful day and today everything is in Jesus' hands . He has it and is in control of it.

Danna

[Tryfan in reply to Danna]

Danna couldn't agree more. I am always a little circumspect on bringing relidion into replies. So glad you have support both spiritual and temporal.

It has to be dark before you can see the stars, then it will be the dawn of a new day.

God bless you and keep you.

[Tryfan]

Ok some people are unable to cope. So my next piece of advice -ring your hospital, explain your circumstances and deep concerns. Ask if they have any charity workers who would befriend you. Try also Macmillan see if they can help. This of course presupposes you have no relatives or friends/neighbours who you can trust.

Hope it helps. Good luck.

[Danna in reply to Tryfan]

Thank you Tryfan

[Danna in reply to Tryfan]

Tryfan, it is not being able to take advice. I had so many test done this last month and it is really over whelming. I found out what INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY is and it has to do with vascular intervention. I guess that pet scan showed more then what we were expecting.

[Tryfan]

Danna

I wish you well. I do hope everything works out for you.

Take care.

[Danna in reply to Tryfan]

Thank you, I have my biopsy on the 13th of Feb. I have a Solitary nodule which is different from round nodules and that is why they have to do the biopsy.