1 year ct scan not great results

Hi so sorry to hear you have not received great results today . I too have had a similar experience today.

My way of coping right now is trying to take each step and each day at a time.  I also think no one never knows what is around the corner in life but today we are here. Someone on here said focus your mind on where you body is in the moment ,  which has helped me. 

I’m not saying this is easy all the time and I have moments and just cry because it all hits me as my mind has wandered off beyond today.  

Hope this may help 

Thinking of you xx 

Hi Bud ,

It most definitely can’t be classified as cancer at the moment. The lungs are notoriously bad for having nodules. In any other situation they would not think twice about them . In a person with a history of cancer they get the gold standard of care to make sure all is well . 

My mum had three lung nodules , two were benign and one of them was 7 mm . They have been there for four years . One was cancerous and was removed surgically at 8 mm . The surgery was much easier than bowel surgery and she was home two days later . She did not require further treatment. That was four years ago this winter and she has not had more issues to date .

Scans are the safety net here and what has been picked up is very small . They would be all over this very quickly if it was something and back on with your life . Radiotherapy is giving surgeons a run for there money when it comes to successfully treating the lungs .

It is most certainly something they want to check for your safety but that is all at this stage and certainly at this size they would have many options and I only say that to reassure you . This requires attention but that is all . 

However the whole process of keeping you physically well hits you on the mental health front so we are completely here for you to support you through this situation . Have you had any colds recently ? 

Take care and remember so many of these things are benign.

take care ,

Court

Hi

We are here for you too . Sounds like you have had a rough day also .

Hope you are doing ok ,

Court 

Hi court. 

Thankyou for your advise I have had no colds or anything but since my bowel surgery In August 18 I have had comoxiclav antobotics on and of up until 2 weeks ago due to perianal wound infection. 

My histology report from Apr surgery was Exellent margins and 17 clear lymp nodes so no further treatment was needed. 

Think yesterday I was looking forward to consultant saying perinual wound doing very well and ct scan clear so I could move on with my life. 

Will keep you informed

Xxxxxx

Hi thankyou I feel like I have been put in rewind and feel all knotted up inside. 

Hope you are okay ️️️

Hi Bud

I know what you mean about being knotted up inside. I have just had my 2 year CT results over the phone and my lung nodule (Noddy) has grown again and is now 7mm. I am being discussed at the next MDT meeting on Monday and they will decide whether to give me a PET scan or rescan in 3 months time. I would prefer the former so I know the worst rather than having it hang over me for another 3 months. I have spent so much time 'waiting' that sometimes I just want to scream with frustration. My fingers are crossed for you Bud and as court says, it is very treatable at this early stage if it is a nasty.

It is so hard to live in the moment and not let your imagination run away with you

Nicky

Hi

Thinking about you . They gave my mum a PET scan at around that size . I need to look back at the details . But it was removed at around 8 mm with absolutely no issues afterwards and compared to the other resections it was a two day hospital stay and she was mobile the next day .

I really hope there is a quick response to this and will have zero uptake on the PET scan . 

Take care ,

Court 

Hi Nicky. 

It's just horrible my imagination working overtime. 

I am going back to work tomorrow for the first time since apr surgery in August 2018 great start. 

Keep me informed 

Love bud xxx

All the best for your return to work tomorrow. Hope it goes well .

Court 

Thanks court. 

It will keep me of the Internet looking up about lungs and lesions scared myself stupid. 

I keep reading what you told me which calms me down. 

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