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My doctor read the bronchology results briefly saying the lung wash showed mold. Really no more about it. The bronchology also didn't pick up any malignancy but the PET lit up with SUVs of 4 to 6. He considers it inconclusive bc something is lighting it up and perhaps the needle biopsy missed it on all 4 lymph nodes and the wash. I thought that it was less possible to be cancer bc all 5 areas were nonmalignent but he said no. I know fungus can lit up on a PET but they tested for those types of fungus and I don't have those kinds. He said that doing a bigger biopsy of the module/mass that they couldn't get to with the bronchology could still come back inconclusive and the only way to know if it is cancer is a wedge resection- removal of the nodule/mass. I am so confused and need to know but i feel the wheels turn so slowly. I have sent my records to Mayo and hope to get their help or advise.
My PCP is watching things but the bronchology dr is the one who has given me statements of my choices now. Removal, bigger biopsy of nodule or wait and hope.
Thank you for replying to me. I don't feel so alone when I have contact with others. Please keep me updated on your tests etc as I will be thinking of you.
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Hi @skm101, I'm sorry that you are still dealing with more questions. Our lungs are sensitive, but also amazing in the work they do to keep us healthy. I have lung cancer, but also have one of the common fungal growths. This fungus showed on my November CT and a follow up PET scan. At first, my oncologist was convinced that it was a cancer recurrence. After two separate biopsies, we were confident that it wasn't cancer.
It's difficult to know what to do when we don't have all of our questions answered. Having a lobectomy is a scary proposition, you're right to want some of your questions answered. Have you made a decision on the next steps? Or are you able to get some more answers before making the decision?
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Well, I am a true believer in the Dr.’s at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix! I live here in AZ so I feel so lucky they are here! We have been treated there several times and always the intended outcome. I pray that they will look at your case and be able to get an answer for you. I am not comfortable with “cut now and find out the answer afterward”. Even a wedge resection is a major surgery. However, if that is what Mayo says is the thing to do, then I would do it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Let us know?
You are NOT alone!!! I know there is always someone on here. At least to say “we hear you”, even if we don't know the answers. I pray that God comforts you, and an answer comes soon. Cindy