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!

[Rfred]

Well I just got the results of my second scan of the 4mm nodule on my lower right lung and there is no change since first found in January. Now thats how I spell relief (if you remember the commercial). They do not want another ct scan for a year now so thats a good thing. Hope everyone does well and take care.

Rfred

[lisa672]

I went in for a fluttering in the chest area (gone now), and came up positive for d-dimer, and then the ct found "multiple nodules less than 4mm). I know its probably benign, but yes, I am still freaking out. MULTIPLE?

[crashtestjeep]

No new scans for me as of yet (July Ill have next scan) but just wanted to say I went MONTHS without ANY responses to this thread and I decided to look again and BAM! TONS of responses!

I know what you mean about feeling better knowing you are not alone. I also know these nodules can be caused by MANY different hings, even some of our OWN nodules could be a few different things inside our own lungs.

Keep posting updates- Ill be back more often now that Im not alone! ;)

I wish the BEST to EVERYONE going thru this, and TOGETHER, I believe we can create a suport system strong enough for all of us sharing this unwanted, horrifying experience of the unknown....

Nicol

[Tia_63]

hi to make a long and devastating story short, my 51 year old aunt was diagnosed on March 5th with stage 4 lung cancer it had spread to her pericardial sac around her heart, we never left her alone from that time on, she passed away on April 7th a month and 2 days after finding out.  Our family is devastated, she and i were very close only 4 years apart, she never had kids and was close to my 2 adult children.  Since then, me only other aunt went for a ct scan, and last Friday May 14th was told she has lung cancer, had pet scan there are no more spots just one in upper right lobe, we are going to St. Louis Siteman cancer ctr on Wed to get consult.
I was having a difficult time and still am dealing with my aunts death, went to my GP who prescribed 2 meds to help me sleep and calm down, he suggested ct scan to give me piece of mind so on second visit i agreed, i never told anyone just did it. Got my results but they didnt give me piece of mind, the said there were multiple bilateral scattered what appeared to non calcified granulomas, but scan read they could not rule out early metastic disease.  Also nodules found in my neck, which i had on friday ultrasound on neck, doc called that day and told me i was scheduled for nuclear thyroid scan, and to see a pulmonologist next week to possibly do a bronchioscopy with staining on the nodules.  This is all familiar to me because of my first aunt.  I'm worried sick, about my second aunt, and my own situation which i've only told my husband children, i don't want to worry my aunt as she's for sure going to be going through some tough times when they operate perhaps.
Am i just overly anxious or is there cause?? any info help is greatly appreciated.  

[sysjones32]

Hi all:

I have been freaking out and crying hysterically for a week now.  On May 16th, I went to the ER for something unrelated.  They did a CT Scan on my chest and told me that they found a 4mm nodule on my upper right lung and it is non calcified.  On the report it said for me to get it checked again in 6 months.  I am 36 years old and I have smoked for many many years so you can understand my anxiety.  I have also gotten so much conflicting information.  The ER doctor who told me about the nodule told me not to worry about that 99.9% of the time they are nothing and he knew about my smoking history.  Then of course reading about it on the internet has freaked me out because everything points back to cancer.  I have been reading so many posts and some say not to worry and some say worry like for example reading I think Nicoles post to someone who was talking about a 16mm nodule, she commented that 1 nodule is a really bad sign and I have heard the opposite so I think when it all comes down to it, no one really knows not even the doctors.  I went to my primary doctor and he said that he sees these things at least 4 times a week but because I am a smoker it does make it a little more worrisome but that statistically it being benign was still on my side.  Tomorrow I go to see a Pulmonary doctor because I just can't sit and wait 6 months to find out abou this thing.  I even called a 24 hour cancer hotline crying hysterically.  Like everyone else, they told me not to jump ahead of myself and to please stop getting my information from the internet.  It's easier said than done.  All I can think about is the fact that I have a 15 month old son and the idea of him growing up without me puts me in such a deep dark place and I have no one to blame for this but myself.  I also started taking Chantex today, my doctor told me to look at this as a reason to quite smoking and boy am I ever.  It has been hard at times because I'm all stressed out about it so it makes me want to smoke a cigarette UGH!!!  I have none in my home and I refuse to go buy any and contribute more of my money to the destruction of my life.  Anyway, I really hope this turns out to be nothing more than a very scary wakeup call for me specially for the sake of my little boy because he is the most important thing to me, I just keep looking at his little face and I tell myself for him I am going to fight this but if it's lung cancer there is only so much I can do.

Well thanks for listening.

[Amazed2009]

I am glad you are going to route of giving up smoking!  How is the chantix working for you?  I, unfortunately, had some side effects from the chantix and had to quit with the nicorette gum, but I know of others who have been able to give up smoking with chantix with good results.  

My third CT Scan showing similar results with no changes from the prior two CT Scans, which is a good thing.  The pulmonary doctor said I need just one more CT Scan at the end of this year and I will be done with having to schedule scans every 4 - 6 months.  

This is typical protocol to watch the nodules when they are found on a CT Scan for about 2 years or so.  I also have my CT Scan done for unrelated reasons.

I know how it is to walk on pins and needles from worry.  Hopfully the worry you are having will prove to be benign.  
Julie