I have had two small 6mm nodules on my right lung that have been watched for the past five years with no changes in size/shape. I had my most recent scan in October of 2023 and this time it revealed a third nodule that was at 1.3cm. and its spiculated. I had a biopsy done later that month and the results were in conclusive. It was decided that I should wait two month and have another scan performed. The last scan had shown an increase in size to now measure 1.9cm. I have met with a thoracic surgeon and I'm now due for surgery on 3/25/2024. I was informed that they would remove a large portion of my lower right lobe and then submit the nodule for a biopsy.
I'm 63 years old and was a lifelong smoker (quit in 2022) and worked in the autobody industry for many years breathing in dangerous chemicals and silica dust.
The surgery being performed will use RATS technology.
I'm very scared and the unknown has mentally and emotionally pushed me to my limits. I do understand that there are others here who might have had the same experience as I'm looking for some insight and hope on how to deal with what I'm facing.
I have never reached out like this to speak with others in similar circumstances.

Regards
David