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!

[MzBrain]

Thanks for the information.  I try not to stress over the news of new nodules but it's hard, specially when you start goggling - but hearing from others certainly helps calm some of the fear.

[antoit]

glad to hear happy endings!

hope everyone on here is doing well....

[antoit]

don't freak out...if you scan your lungs time to time you will notice things popping out and then disappearing based on the things you have had (flu, cough, chest ifections etc etc...even exposure to chemicals you havent noticed.... You should be more concerned if it was a single nodule popping out ...not 3....Multiple ones are usually something related to a systemic thing. Lung cancer usually shows up as a single mass...certainly not as 3 different tiny nodules.... `Your new nodules are way too tiny for anything to be said...
Also think about it this way: if you didnt know you had that first nodule and you would have taken your first scan today they woyuld have told you that you had 4 nodules...you wouldnt differentiate in between new ones and old ones...Many of us on here have moltiple ones and that doenst mean they all appeared together...some is newer that others for sure for everyone with multiple nodules.

[MzBrain]

New here. But I must say all my goggling had my a nervous wreck - reading here I feel a little better. Had a 3mm nodule found about 3-4 years ago, routine 3 month, 6 month and finally 1 year CT scans with no change. In October I had my yearly scan done and at doctor's appointment he said 3 new nodules 3-4 mm each. I again am freaking out. Why no change to one in all this time and then suddenly 3 new ones. Don't have my follow up scan until April and I've been so anxious and have myself believing I've got all these symptoms. Worst part I am a smoker trying to quit but the more anxious I get the more I smoke.  

[Julie20111]

Hi Jerry, Glad to see your still on the site also.  Yes, I know what you mean - no optimism here either regarding the world news.  Take care, and Happy Valentine's Day.  How is your wife doing?

[Hudsongrl]

Awesome news Diane! Thanks for letting us know.