Shadow on lung

[Michelle-23]

Hi had a few chest infection since Xmas been to docs had antibiotics still had cough went again to the docs sent for X ray and a shadow has shown up waiting for ct scan so worried

[andyrrc]

HI Michelle,

Worry is natural but look for and concentrate on the best outcome. Try not to focus on the bad. Until the CT scan it could be anything. Oh and don't search Google unless you want to be even more worried. Google tends to focus on the worst possible scenario and a lot of people start to panic. I didn't panic until I got the results of my scans but I get them very quickly before I see the doctor (I live in the Middle East and the medical system is very different to most other places) after seeing the doctor I am usually wrong to panic as there is a simple explanation not as bad as your mind decides it is.

Keep us informed and do not hesitate to ask any questions you want, the people on here are stars and very supportive and informative.

Andrew

[Michelle-23 in reply to andyrrc]

Thank you will keep you posted

[Michelle-23 in reply to Michelle-23]

Had ct scan and dye today got to wait for results not sleeping or eating tidy so worried

[Hidden]

Hi Michelle

It seems doctors are moving quickly, which is good, hope you have your CT scan soon.

Take care x

Fran

[Michelle-23 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[cofdrop-UK]

Hi

I have had a few shadows on my lungs in my time, which have always turned out to be remnants of a chest infection. Your doctor has a duty of care to send you for a scan, rather than being overly concerned (in a good way).

Cx

[Michelle-23]

I'm just waiting for the ct scan

[Badbessie]

Hi from experience a shadow on your lung can be very worrying. From my own experience and reading the experiences of others they often disappear. There are a number of causes some of which have already been stated such as infection. Your Doctor is only covering all the bases by sending you for a scan.

[marrigold]

A friend of mine had a shadow on her lung and after a second xray it had disappeared, the doctor said it had been an infection. Hope your cat scan is ok.

[Michelle-23]

Thank you

[Michelle-23]

Hi I've had a letter my ct scan is wed next week so will keep posted

[Michelle-23]

Had biopsy done yesterday and my whole body feels like I've been hit by a truck really sore throat they took three biopsy waiting for results my mind working over time