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12 mm Spiculated Nodule upper right lobe

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jun 20 3:34pm | Replies (58)

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I didn’t know that likelihood was different for different lobes. BUT definitely get a PET scan. And if it indicates malignancy, see an oncologist as well. That doc will be the one that helps with ongoing monitoring, advising whether there are reliable options other than surgery, etc.
In my experience, the idea of partial lobectomy is abandoned if it is malignant. But that is just my experience. My surgeon did a wedge resection of the area with the 1.5cm tumor, kept me sedated while the pathologist confirmed malignancy, and then took the left lower lobe out.

You need to trust that your surgeon has your Good outcome at heart. If you don’t, find another one.

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So sorry to hear that you had to go through this. I appreciate you sharing your experience in here to help others. I'm so glad that I found this group. If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take you after the surgery to feel like yourself again?