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Sherryg683 · 09-19-2007, 11:32 AM

How large are the nodules? I had absolutely no symptoms with my 2 lung mets, they were very small. Nodules are pretty common and most are not cancerous. How long have you been off chemo? I had tightness in chest and short of breath for about a year after chemo and radiation. Occaisionally still have it. I have had so many dang symptoms and aches that once I focused in on them, they seemed to get worse and worse. Chemo takes a tole on our bodies and we are more aware now of every ache and pain. I had this AWFUL pain in my liver, gallbladder area that comes and goes. I have had 2 sonograms, not to mention the PET's that I get and they can find nothing there. Of course I am going to recommend a PET to check out those lung nodules and put your mind at ease. ..sherry

09-19-2007, 11:32 AM	#4
Sherryg683 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,014	How large are the nodules? I had absolutely no symptoms with my 2 lung mets, they were very small. Nodules are pretty common and most are not cancerous. How long have you been off chemo? I had tightness in chest and short of breath for about a year after chemo and radiation. Occaisionally still have it. I have had so many dang symptoms and aches that once I focused in on them, they seemed to get worse and worse. Chemo takes a tole on our bodies and we are more aware now of every ache and pain. I had this AWFUL pain in my liver, gallbladder area that comes and goes. I have had 2 sonograms, not to mention the PET's that I get and they can find nothing there. Of course I am going to recommend a PET to check out those lung nodules and put your mind at ease. ..sherry __________________ Sherry Diagnosed: December , 2005 at age 44 13+ positive lymph nodes Stage IV , Her2+, 2 small mets to lungsChemo Started: Jan, 2006 4 months Taxotere, Xeloda, Hercepin NED since April 2006!! 36 Rads to follow with weekly Herceptin indefinately 8 years NED now Scans every year Life is not about avoiding the thunderstorms, it's about learning to dance in the rain!