Super Anxious

[bostongirl]

Hi friends, I haven’t posted in a while but sitting at the hospital and super anxious. CT scan today on a questionable nodule that is 7mm x 8mm. Long smoking history and a FEV of 79% (pretty great considering) but have had right upper lobe tightness and short of breath. No longer smoking and trying to improve my lung strength. Just turned 53 last week. At my last scan dr decided we should wait 6 months to recheck the nodule growth as the surgery risk was higher. Just looking for some positive vibes today and maybe a few prayers. You all are way better than any google search and some the most incredibly strong people. xx

[jackdup]

Good luck and I pray the nodule has not gotten bigger. Please post your results when you get them. It is always tough waiting for test results.

[bostongirl in reply to jackdup]

Thanks so much. I got an email from my dr today and it hasn’t grown! He said the radiologist report was good. Annual monitoring now.

[jackdup in reply to bostongirl]

That is awesome news. I am waiting for a follow up CT in Sept for the same reason and hope mine have not grown either, so know what you were going through.

[bostongirl in reply to jackdup]

I’ll keep you in my prayers. The waiting is hard.

[jackdup in reply to bostongirl]

Thank you, and yes it is.

[Hidden in reply to jackdup]

Are nodule common with this disease then

[jackdup in reply to Hidden]

Apparently they are fairly common with or without COPD, but are more common with smokers or exsmokers.

[Hidden in reply to jackdup]

Ok so how would I know as only ever had x-ray never had a scan..the x-ray was to look at blood clots

[Hacienda in reply to Hidden]

See your Back Emily !

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

Never left

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

Only removed post that offended

[Hacienda in reply to Hidden]

Not seen you on the Forum for awhile, so thought you had left, Hope your ok Emily ? xx

[Hidden in reply to Hacienda]

I will be thank you

[bostongirl in reply to Hidden]

My dr said they are common in those with a smoking history and do often go away. But not always. In the US if you have a 30 year pack a day history they will follow and monitor for lung cancer with an annual CT scan covered by insurance.

[Hidden in reply to bostongirl]

Thank you for explaining this

[jackdup in reply to Hidden]

I think they may show up when they get larger but am not sure. Had an x-ray in Feb and nothing was seen and had a CT scan in May for something else when they saw the nodules. They will, do another one in Sept to see if they have gotten bigger, stayed the same or are now gone. Hopefully they have not grown but will have to wait and see.

[Hidden in reply to jackdup]

Good luck

[jackdup in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[jackdup in reply to bostongirl]

I just heard from the doctor this morning and the nodules have not grown so that was a relief. They will do another one in six months just to be sure.

[bostongirl in reply to jackdup]

That is brilliant news ! I am so happy for you!

[jackdup in reply to bostongirl]

Thank you, it certainly made my day.