the Biodesix blood test came back indeterminate. Pulmonologist says can't have biopsy, " it will kill you". But says if it shows growth he will refer me to a cardio thoracic surgeon. I'm due for next scan, my seventh, in two months, watching for growth. He mentioned open-heart surgery as only way if growth and if I will need biopsy or surgery. actually he doesn't know how this could successfully be excised or biopsied if needed.
Description of nodule is 14-17mm. It is irregularly shaped, its been described by different radiologists as, a nodule, a consolidation, suggestive of mucous plug, it is non calcified. It doubled in size in a month now seems stable ( may even have lost volume) it is located at base of RML on surface of pericardium. I am asymptomatic. Im hoping the next scan , which will be six months from last one, will show it well on its way to being completely resolved since it is non calcified and may be losing volume. I take supplements in an attempt to self medicate, makes me think i am active in my cure. i'm not panicked (kinda in denial) nor elated yet. ill report what next scan reveals. I feel pretty positive that I'll have good news. Im interested and have a strong desire to share my plight, so thank you all for listening, it helps, a lot.
Hoping all can find peace, horrible feelings of stress need to be respected and treated too. if any want to talk, I'll be glad to listen.