CT of Chest question

ElaineM · 06-04-2008, 04:12 PM

Hi,
Good for you getting copies of all your tests. I don't know what the problem is, but if the prescribing doctor doesn't tell you what that means you might want to ask another doctor. That is what I do.

PinkGirl · 06-04-2008, 08:16 PM

I had two small nodules show up on a CT scan. They are in my right lung, same side as the cancer.

I had a CT scan 3 months later and they had
not changed in size. 3 months later, I had another
CT scan and they are still the same size.

I did not have radiation so they are not from that.
My onc. thinks they are probably from previous lung
infections (bronchitis).

chrisy · 06-04-2008, 08:40 PM

Pink girl is right. This nodule could be from before and have nothing to do with cancer. Most lung nodules are nothing to worry about. If it's tiny, it would probably not be evaluable on a PET scan, so the follow up you would expect is to repeat the CT scan and see if there are any changes.

Tests are stressful, but try not to worry. Your doctor doesn't seem worried, take that as a good sign.

MJo · 06-05-2008, 06:04 AM

I also have one tiny lung nodule. I've questioned the oncologist about it. His answer "I've seen a lot of those. It's nothing to worry about."