Well, bit of a shock! Found suspected lung NET

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Hello all. 

just recently been told by consultant that shadow in my lung is suspected “well differentiated carcinoid” just at entrance to right lung. Discovered by chance as coughed up blood out of the blue and got CT scan. PET scan has shown no other shadows and bloods came up ok apparently. I’ve been told surgical resection is the preferred option after biopsy to confirm diagnosis. Trying to stay positive but struggling with the old “what if it’s not an NET” thoughts in my head and an ever present dry cough which is wearing my nerves down. Haven’t really been told much by my consultant about post op or timescales on stuff so I’m naturally a bit anxious. still, got to keep positive eh!!