Lung Cancer-Nodular Density on Lung

I am 42 yrs old and 2 ½ years ago I had a hysterectomy because they found I had a teratoma cyst in my right ovary. After surgery I went for my follow up visit and the doctor told me the pathology report came back and in the teratoma I had carcinoid tumors. At that time he referred me to a Urologist and he did a CT scan of my pelvic and stomach and a blood test to see if I had any signs of more cancer, everything came out negative. I just recently went to see my cardiologist and a chest x-ray showed I had a “VAGUE NODULAR DENSITY IN THE LEFT COSTOPHRENCI ANGLE” the cardiologist scheduled a CT Scan, which I’m doing next week. In the mean time, I’m very worried, I haven’t been sleeping and the only thing I can think of is “CANCER IN MY LUNG”. I have 3 small children and I just can’t think of them being without a mother. Maybe I’m over reacting, but I am really worried. Can you please tell me what are the chances that this “VAGUE NODULAR DENSITY” is nothing? And what does this mean?

[HeinrikMD]

Hi,

It is difficult to predict exactly which body organ any particular cancer would preferentially migrate. At the most there are some patterns, but bear in mind that there are few cases of this disease presenting in the ovary. Since the ovary is readily removable, then there is a good chance for cure.

The chances of having distant metastasis for carcinoid of the ovary would be around 32% (based on SEER data). If there doesn’t seem to be any involvement of the liver – then there is a good chance that the problem was limited to the ovary only.

Discuss the finding with your doctor. Stay positive. .  

[whell]

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