Lung Nodule in Left Lung

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  • z
    z Member Posts: 1,414 Member
    #22
    lilianr said:

    Lower left lung nodule - 6 mm
    I just found out I have a 6 mm in my lower left lung and awaiting an appointment for my CT scan. I am terrified and scared.

    Do tell me about your procedure and diagnosis. I am having flu type symptoms and heavy chest pains.


    Will the CT scan detect if any other areas have nodules will it be just the lung area?
    Are you having pains etc.????

    lilian
    Sorry you had to find us, you might want to start a new discussion as the one you posted on is from 2007. Usually, since the nodule is so small they will rescan you in 3 months to see if it grew. I had a 7mm lung nodule in my lower right lung and I was scanned 3 months later and it had grew to 1cm, so it had to come out. I had a lower right lung lobectomy via the vats procedure, and that was on 9-23-10 and I have been fine. Please realize that the nodule has been caught very early. I was given a 80% chance of survival. I had chest pains and my surgeon said it was due to anxiety. Now thats me so you have to tell your dr. I wish you well, and please keep us posted. If you have any more questions please ask. I needed no chemo or radiation as it is not recommended for 1a lung cancer. Lori
  • Danielle_C
    Danielle_C Member Posts: 2
    #23
    EMN Biopsy tommorow! Lower Left 2 nodules, one about 1.3 cm..
    I don't know where to begin. I guess tommorow, AFTER the biopsy would make a lot more sense, but I can't sleep, and thought this might be a good place begin. At least to help pass the hours until 2pm tommorow.

    Is anyone familiar with CBC results such as high platelet count indicating lung cancer!
  • Danielle_C
    Danielle_C Member Posts: 2
    #24
    EMN Biopsy tommorow! Lower Left 2 nodules, one about 1.3 cm..
    I don't know where to begin. I guess tommorow, AFTER the biopsy would make a lot more sense, but I can't sleep, and thought this might be a good place begin. At least to help pass the hours until 2pm tommorow.

    Is anyone familiar with CBC results such as high platelet count indicating lung cancer!
  • dcrt
    dcrt Member Posts: 1
    #25
    debber216 said:

    I'm so sorry for your diagnosis. I'm not sure I can answer your questions, but I at least wanted to let you know that you are not alone!! Depending on what type of cancer it is, I would guess that they will probably want to do surgery to remove it. I will recommend that you ask your doctor about the possiblity of having a VATS, verses the other more invasive surgery. They will find out if it has spread, if and when they can remove the tumor.
    I understand your fear, and your concern for your daughter. I'm a single Mom and have one Son, although he's older - 20, still, he was my first thought.
    Anyway, good thoughts and prayers coming your way, that they can do surgery and remove all of the cancer!! Learn as much as you can about the type of cancer, that they determine it to be. Information helps deal with the fear. Then if you can, try to get to a Cancer Care Center, where they are better equipped to help you. Be as "proactive" as you can, and ask alot of questions. If you don't like the answers, or have any doubts - get a second opinion!!!! Take care and keep us posted!! Hugs. Deb

    2 Small Nodules Found

    I went in for a well visit to my regular MD.  I said i would like a chest X-ray since I quit smoking.  The chest X-ray came back I had inflammation and fluids cocsistant with pneumonia.  since I had no symptoms he called it walking pneumonia.  Took antibiotics for 20 days and request a CT with contrast.  It came back two small nodules a a small scar tissue.  He said they are probably nothing and nay go away. we will recheck in 3 months.  I haven't received my report in mail, but probably today.  Everyone here got biopsy right away.  Do you think mine are too small for that?  Or should I see a pulmonary doc?

  • Shelleymatt123
    Shelleymatt123 Member Posts: 1
    #26
    1.7 CM non calcified right lower lobe nodule

    Hello,

     

    I am new to this discussion.  Unfortunately, I have received the diagnosis of a 1.7 non calcified pulmonary nodule.  I have been suffering from shortness of breath since Jan 2015.  That is almost 10 months!  I would wake up during my sleep having terrible SOB symptoms.  I have had Dr.'s tell me its panic attacks (WTH?) during my sound sleep.  I have put on average 40 lbs! I have went to sleep clinics.......they found my O2 Sat was dropping dangerously low during the night, but no APNEA.  I was beginning to think it was hopeless.....that I would never find out what was wrong with me.  I was thinking I was crazy.  Thats how ppl make you feel when they cant find a diagnosis.  So, finally, after pleading with my Dr. for help.  He thinks to look at my lungs.  I had a PFT test done.  Showed early COPD.  Had at chest Xray.  It was positive for a 18 mm pulmonary nodule.  I then had a CT scan and it too confirmed the diagnosis.  The radiologist stated it was a 1.7CM non calcified right lower lobe pulmonary nodule.  Cant rule out neoplasm.  Minimal  arterial calcification.  Now, I am on the way to see Pulmonologist.  I am terrified.  I am a 36 year old female, married mother of 2 wonderful boys.

     

    Can anyone relate to my experience?  I could use some support right now.

     

    Sincerely,

     

    Shelley

  • dennycee
    dennycee Member Posts: 857 Member
    #27
    Shelleymatt123 said:

    1.7 CM non calcified right lower lobe nodule

    Hello,

     

    I am new to this discussion.  Unfortunately, I have received the diagnosis of a 1.7 non calcified pulmonary nodule.  I have been suffering from shortness of breath since Jan 2015.  That is almost 10 months!  I would wake up during my sleep having terrible SOB symptoms.  I have had Dr.'s tell me its panic attacks (WTH?) during my sound sleep.  I have put on average 40 lbs! I have went to sleep clinics.......they found my O2 Sat was dropping dangerously low during the night, but no APNEA.  I was beginning to think it was hopeless.....that I would never find out what was wrong with me.  I was thinking I was crazy.  Thats how ppl make you feel when they cant find a diagnosis.  So, finally, after pleading with my Dr. for help.  He thinks to look at my lungs.  I had a PFT test done.  Showed early COPD.  Had at chest Xray.  It was positive for a 18 mm pulmonary nodule.  I then had a CT scan and it too confirmed the diagnosis.  The radiologist stated it was a 1.7CM non calcified right lower lobe pulmonary nodule.  Cant rule out neoplasm.  Minimal  arterial calcification.  Now, I am on the way to see Pulmonologist.  I am terrified.  I am a 36 year old female, married mother of 2 wonderful boys.

     

    Can anyone relate to my experience?  I could use some support right now.

     

    Sincerely,

     

    Shelley

    Shelly, I'm sorry I'm just

    Shelly, I'm sorry I'm just getting to this question and I hope you check back one more time.  The Addarrio Foundation is doing a special study focusing on young women ( and men) who develop lung cancer.  They are pursuing this internationally and have many resources to help you.  Please visit them. 

    https://www.openmednet.org/site/alcmi-goyl

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