Lung Nodules?

[nicol612]

I had 10 noncalcified pulmonary nodules from 3-7mm show on a CT scan for something unrelated in Nov 08 when these were found. Since, CT scans revealed 2 more nodules in June 09 and now a whopping 15 nodules 3-7mm in size on my recent scan a week ago. Anyone have a take on what could be causing these? I am 32, non-smoker as of 6-09 and smoked for 23 yrs, since I was 9. the 3 newest nodules have come after I quit smoking. Drs tell me not to worry, yet cannot tell me the cause of these nodules or even what they are......Any suggestions? Im going crazy wondering.....

Thanks in advance!

[Jerry_NJ]

Hi Howard,

While this thread appear to be a "blog" ... perhaps is in its own way.  I'd usually prefer someone start a new thread, rather than tie into a thread that is several years old.

That said/noted the only specifics I can make:
1) 3-4 mm is very small, rather common and usually not a problem.
2) 8 mm is approaching the "large size".. a centimeter being considered large in my understanding.
3) regardless of size, stability is the non-invasive way to determine not cancerous.  The key hope/objective.

I assume you'll have follow up with you doctor, if not I suggest you discuss a follow up after some time, perhaps a month to year, as the doctor think best.

[Jerry_NJ]

I'm sure you'll do fine, every nodule is stable/benign.  Best you think that way too, as that is what matters.

Enjoy Thanksgiving and preparation for Christmas when you will celebrate the good news from you December 17, CT scan.

I say this because I believe the "odds" are all on your side, many, many people have nodules that are not cancerous.

[franrap1013]

CT scheduled for Dec 17th Will me about  9 months since the first one. I couldn't wait till a year. Im so nervous. Not sure how i feel about doing it a week before christmas but whatever

[Hudsongrl]

Thinking of you. Hope you got a good report from doc last week. Histoplasmosis is a fungus, so yes caves makes sense.

[franrap1013]

I never received a description just the size. Waiting is awful.

[Billybalt]

Thank you for the response.  I live in Nashville and the radiologist suggested the same thing. He said he sees this a lot with patients that live near caves?  I am scheduled to see a new doctor tomorrow at Vanderbilt. My guess is either a biospy or wait 3 months and a follow up ct scan.