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KFalvey
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Hi All Semicolons,
Just wanted to let you know my Oncologist called me this evening about the Pet scan I had today; I also had a CT with contrast. The radiologist called him and said I have a 1cm spot on the base of my right lung. My oncologist called my surgeon and they discussed what to do about it. My surgeon only does abdominal surgery, so he will refer me to a thorasic surgeon. I'll call him tomorrow. I'm glad it was found with these scans since it didn't show 7 weeks ago on a Pet scan. He also said it was better in the lung than in the abdomen. I hope he's right. Thanks for the answers a few days ago.
Kandy
Just wanted to let you know my Oncologist called me this evening about the Pet scan I had today; I also had a CT with contrast. The radiologist called him and said I have a 1cm spot on the base of my right lung. My oncologist called my surgeon and they discussed what to do about it. My surgeon only does abdominal surgery, so he will refer me to a thorasic surgeon. I'll call him tomorrow. I'm glad it was found with these scans since it didn't show 7 weeks ago on a Pet scan. He also said it was better in the lung than in the abdomen. I hope he's right. Thanks for the answers a few days ago.
Kandy
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I think your best chance of a cure is to get that sucker out. If it lit up on the PET scan at that size, it is more than likely a met. I had 2 small (1cm) nodules on my right lung, 2 1/2 years ago. I had a thoracotomy which confirmed that they were colon cancer mets. I have not had any more trouble since then.
If you want to go to MD Anderson, I highly recommend Dr. David Rice.
Take care and good luck,
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Kandy, Sorry to hear the news -- but I share the positive view expressed by others. (a) detected early (b) small and only one (c) I would imagine operable. I have had two small spots in my lung -- both times a similar scenario to you (small, detected early). Both times I had them removed surgically (once they had to remove the whole lobe -- which amazingly has few/no long-term effects on lung capacity. Once just a wedge resection). Both times I had follow-up chemo. But, good to get those little suckers out. I wasn't able to have a biopsy either time -- the position wasn't accesssible. If it's close to a bronchial passage they may suggest brochial lavage (one of life's less pleasant experiences -- DO request a light sedative). Please feel free to post again or email me if I can address any concerns about lung procedures -- there are also many others here who can share their wisdom and experiences. Lung sounds scary but it's OK. I've been able to walk and even hike a few weeks after the surgery each time. Good luck to you.
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