Growth on right upper lobe

[Treeclimber62]

Hello everyone I'm new to this forum but not yo health unlocked .I found out today that I have a 2 cm growth on my right upper lung just by chance after a MRI on my heart which is ok but they saw this on my lung .I have so symptoms at the moment I'm 68 and in pretty good health in general so it was a shock as I'm sure it is to everyone. I'm going for a ct scan this Saturday so things are moving quick .my question is can some of these growths be benign or are they mostly cancerous ,I know nothing at all about this condition so it's a step learning curse but I'm determined to be pro active .any advice would be greatly appreciated and thanks for reading my post .

[Eglingham]

Hi there and welcome to the forum. I am not an expert on these things but yes they are not always nasty and remember 2cm or 20m is small, they are acting quick which is super. Stay positive and keep smiling ☺

[Treeclimber62 in reply to Eglingham]

Thank you very much for replying I will do my best to

[SunshineM]

I hope things go well for you. I had a 2cm tumour removed from my right upper lobe, well they preformed a lobectomy in March this year. , so 12 weeks ago. And I had a 2cm tumour removed from my left upper lobe in December 21, they removed the top slice. They were confirmed as metatised cancer from my bowel from the year before. My latest scan showed no new signs of cancer. I'm 55. I'm back to work, my breathing is fine, though I did catch covid the same week as the lobectomy! I'm encouraged by the many positive stories on this site and send you lots of good wishes.

[Treeclimber62 in reply to SunshineM]

Thanks for replying sounds like you've been through it good to hear your working and staying well work is very good for taking the mind off things I still work and will do while I can good luck to you

[Kalilou2]

Mine was 34 cm by 58 cm top lobe inoperable I’m still here three and half years later

[Treeclimber62 in reply to Kalilou2]

Thanks for your reply long may it last best of luck

[Treeclimber62]

Thank you very much for your reply yes I will try to keep smiling although today I dont really feel like doing but I will again best of luck to you

[Treeclimber62]

Thanks for replying you sound like you've been through it hope things keep ok for you life sometimes throws a curver at times but we just deal with it best way we can good luck to you

[Danni54]

Hi. Welcome here. You will get so much support here and I hope that you get a full diagnosis soon. The waiting to find out is the worst. I had scan's and Xray's and then I had a biopsy on the tumour on my right lung which turned out to be Adenocarcinoma. Our hospital had had the tumour on an Xray for 15 month's but didn't tell anybody and then I got pneumonia and after that thing's moved quite quickly. I won't swear!Please let us know how you get on. Everybody here is amazing and whether it's benign or it's cancer, you will get so much lovely support from people here and the Roy Castle Partner's reply so quickly and have helped me so much.

Take care and I will be thinking of you.

All the best,

Danni x

[Treeclimber62 in reply to Danni54]

Thank you danni I very much appreciated your very kind words ,my God the NHS certainly put you through it ,I know they are under tremendous pressure but you where let down initially. Hopefully your are getting better treatment now and all is going good for you .your right the waiting and not knowing is bad and we all could do without it but things will improve .I go for my ct scan tomorrow but doubt I will find out much I presume a biopsy will be the next step I will post my results on here meanwhile good luck to everyone and you danni best of luck will be in touch

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Dear Treeclimber62

Welcome to the forum where as you can see there is plenty support and encouragement.

Sorry to hear of your worry of your 2cm growth in your lung, which has been found by accident, however it is still a bit of a shock not expecting to be told that and it is good they are scanning you early.

Sometimes the scans can provide an indicator of what it may be but the best diagnostic tool is the biopsy. This link will take you to our booklet on 'managing your lung cancer diagnosis' this is not because we think you have lung cancer, but it goes through step by step the investigations and what to expect: roycastle.org/app/uploads/2...

There is lots of information booklets on our website which can be found on this link:

roycastle.org/help-and-supp...

It is encouraging that you are fit and well and if it is cancer, like any cancer that is found early there can be a good outcome.

If there is anything else you would like to discuss you can email ask the nurse at [e-mail] or call our free phone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200 Monday to Thursday 0900-1700 and Friday 0900-1600

All the very best

The Roy Castle Support Team

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

If you are looking anything up on the internet, we would advise that you go to the following approved research evidence based websites, that provide accurate and up to date information.roycastle.org

cancerresearchuk.org

macmillansupport.org.uk

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Treeclimber62]

Hello everyone just to give you a update .I went for a ct scan on my chest and seen the consultant who was very nice my Kelly, hes booked me a pet scan in two weeks time followed by a appointment to get the results .he was very positive and said it is most like ly cancer but not 100 per cent sure but its seems to be at a early stage hopefully .so that's where things stand at the moment I'm well and continuing to work as a tree surgeon and landscaper at the moment best of luck to you all .

[Kanafapot]

Hi there, I am part of the Lung Health Check Pilot so duly went for a preliminary scan on 10th February. At least two more scans followed. My PET scan showed a 42mm shadow in the top left lobe. They also use this scan to see if any other areas in your body are active and I was lucky as the scan did not find any further active areas. I think it was after this I received a cancer diagnosis and a possible treatment plan was discussed. It was decided to go for an upper right lobe lobectomy. I had further appointments and a needle biopsy to check on the type of cancer. I then met the surgeon and went for a pre-operative assessment to meet the anaesthetist. Well, I was given the go ahead for the procedure within 6 weeks.

Waiting for the procedure was challenging. Fortunately, I was offered a cancellation so two and a half weeks ago the lobotomy happened. I’m recovering slowly and it’s been a bit of a bumpy road. I may need some mop up chemo a bit later.

That was my path to the operation which took about 3 months. I consider myself lucky that they were able to operate. All the waiting for the next appointment can be challenging. For me keeping my life as near normal as possible was the key. It sounds as though you are continuing your tree surgeoning so good for you.

Wishing you good luck and all the best. (BTW I’m 69 and doing fine)

[Treeclimber62 in reply to Kanafapot]

Thanks very much for your reply I agree the waiting is the worse but it sounds like you are doing ok now which is good to hear .I think it's going to be a long summer for me but the doctor I spoke to was very upbeat so I'm hoping for the best .good luck to you .

[Kanafapot in reply to Treeclimber62]

My doctor too sounded upbeat. I’m so hoping all goes well for you and as quickly as possible. X

[Treeclimber62 in reply to Kanafapot]

Thank you that is very kind of you to say .its been a lot to take in within a few days I've gone from being ok to finding out time might be running out for me ,very sobering but I've got my head round it I just hope with all you hear about the state of the NHS it doesn't limit my chances of pulling through I cant believe I'm even writing these words but there we are .all the very best to you as well and anyone who is facing this curse whatever it is and whoever you are .

[Kanafapot]

Just to say that our local hospitals group have apparently prioritised cardio thoracic throughout the pandemic, so I was told. My journey progressed rapidly from diagnosis to treatment, 3 months in all. I was given a cancellation for my surgery so I counted myself extra lucky.

Yes, running out of time is quite a shock but in reality every one in the human race is facing the same. This just brings it home a little more starkly but it also gives us the option of making the most of every day.

Have a good day today x