More than a little concerned

Hello trom57a John

Thanks for posting (and keeping your profile updated). I have just read all the way through it and I think your team are looking after you. I can understand your worry about the "small nodule" but it shows that they are being very through. Both the radiology and oncology have said it's not a spread - and I think you have to trust them - they have sorted you out thus far and always kept you in the loop.

When my team did my sigmoidoscopy (again just to make sure) I had the same issues - but as the guy said after 67 years of use - you get these odd lumps and bumps - don't worry - you will be right - oh and just to make sure we will have you back in 3 years - something to look forward too!!!! (not!!).

Trust your team - you will be fine - I am sure they will keep an eye on it for you. 

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi John a CT scan is often followed by an ultrasound scan as combined they give a clearer and more precise image so, in your case, RT can be done as accurately  as possible, take care.

Eddie

Hi trom57a , after one scan 6 years ago, I  was sent to lung consultant as there was ‘something of concern’ found. It freaked me out as I was already on chemo.  He explained that my problem wasn’t unusual and probably most adults approaching 70 had some sort of age related damage, but because only a small percentage have so many tests and scans most don’t even know they have a problem.  Sounds like your medical team are on the case, so try and relax (easy for me to say).  Good luck,  David

Hello John.

It is normal that you are concerned about any findings on a scan and our natural reaction is to think that it is cancer, especially as you have recently been diagnosed. The fact that it is being investigated now, to either rule in or out mets, is good as it will ensure you have the right treatment from the start. As the others have said, there can be many causes for nodules which are usually swelling or enlargement caused by a variety of benign reactions by your body. You have many organs in the thorax as well as part of the skeleton so do you know what they are looking at? My husband has nodules in the lungs caused by asbestos. He also has skeletal growths caused by arthritis. The lymph nodes can often swell as a result of the body responding to a vaccination or recent bug such as COVID or a cold.

Keep staying positive, it really does help the bodies natural healing mechanism.

Thanks Brian. Your comments are always appreciated. 

Best regards

John

Thanks to you all for getting back to me. It's really wonderful to know that such fantastic and knowledgeable support is out there.

It's made me feel much more positive about what's to come. You guys are brilliant.

Thanks so much

John