A few months ago I posted on here as my husband's first PET scan post treatment (Larynx cancer) showed up two lit up areas but we were told it was probably scarring form the radiotherapy. He had another PET scan 2 weeks ago. We got two letters from the hospital. The first one we opened stated that there was no evidence of residual or recurrent cancer. The second letter we opened had an "Addendum" which stated there was small lung nodule which again was most likely scarring. He is to have another scan in 3 months. We feel a bit deflated. Do we take this result as being good news or something we should be worried about?
Has anyone else had a "lung nodule" show up on a post treatment PET scan which turned out to be nothing?
Jane
Has anyone else had a "lung nodule" show up on a post treatment PET scan which turned out to be nothing?
Yes me
Do we take this result as being good news or something we should be worried about?
Yes
Try not to worry. These modules are really common.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Good evening, Jane. I would take it as good news. It's encouraging to hear that they are not dismissing anything, are keeping a close eye on your husband with the scans, and are not just fobbing you off. So well done to your consultant and their team. I have never had a "lung nodule." Wishing you and your husband all the best, take care.
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
