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@hercules

Thank you for the details. Im sorry that the nodule turned ominous in your case but very glad to hear it was caught early, treated, and you are now stable. Can you tell me how much time it took for it to grow from 8-9mm to more than 10mm with changed appearance? I am assuming when it was 8-9mm it was Ground Glass nodule and then changed in density or shape to make your team suspicious for malignancy? Im glad you were able to get confirmation with biopsy as well as I have read that many times this is not possible and makes decision making even more challenging. Thanks so much for your reply. It helps to have others to talk to regarding these things. I feel like it's more productive vs. just worrying myself sick over something I can't do much about in the present moment.

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@hercules
I guess it happened over 3 years. It changed appearance during the 6 months prior to diagnosis.
I already had an excellent pulmonologist. He knew another one at a large cancer center. This physician performed the biopsy through bronchoscopy. I was lucky I guess that it could be reached this way. Not all nodules are able to be reached this way.
Some of the smaller nodules disappeared.
I was a smoker- stopped 45 years ago! They didn’t think it was a factor at this point.
My only advice to you is contacting a pulmonary specialist to find out how often you should be monitored. There is a protocol depending on various factors. Don’t be afraid- you are going to do the best you can!