lung nodule

Posted by linpvc @linpvc, Apr 24, 2024

since October, lung nodule in right mid lobe base has grown from 15 mm x 5 mm x 8 mm. to now ( April 20, 2024) 17mm x 9mm x 14mm. plus its margins are now described as questionable spiculated. it is non calcified. it is new finding was not there a gear ago.
no indication of soread, lymph nodesc are fine. when this new nodule was first discivered , i was given options of wait and see if changes, remove nodule or biopsy, i chose wait and with scabs, bkth CT aND pet now with mist fecent and fifth scan suggestion is another Oet ( would be sixth scan both Pet and CT)
ive asked doctor for biopsy. any thoughts if that is best decision? im tired if not knowing and want it out to be safe.

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hercules | @hercules | Feb 11 12:17pm

In reply to @dtorelli "Thanks, I’m doing well. 5 days post surgery." + (show)

Hello, so glad to hear you are doing well post procedure for your lung nodule? Did you find out the pathology of it after your procedure? Will you need to continue to have scans now that you have had it removed or did you get the all clear? Thanks for updating, wishing you continued good health!

dtorelli | @dtorelli | Feb 11 12:52pm

In reply to @hercules "Hello, so glad to hear you are doing well post procedure for your lung nodule? Did..." + (show)

They did a frozen biopsy during surgery of nodule and lymph nodes. No Cancer. The remaining labs have not been received. I know I will have an Xray at my post op visit so I will find out then if she wants a 6 month CT.

linpvc | @linpvc | Feb 11 1:34pm

In reply to @hercules "Hello, so glad to hear you are doing well post procedure for your lung nodule? Did..." + (show)

i've only had scans, no procedure. The nodule is stable per the most recent scan. and located too near my heart to make a routine biopsy safe. I see Doctor next week not sure what pulmonologist will suggest. Im guessing more scans.

linpvc | @linpvc | Feb 11 1:38pm

In reply to @dtorelli "They did a frozen biopsy during surgery of nodule and lymph nodes. No Cancer. The remaining..." + (show)

great results. congratulations

hercules | @hercules | Feb 11 1:54pm

In reply to @dtorelli "They did a frozen biopsy during surgery of nodule and lymph nodes. No Cancer. The remaining..." + (show)

Ah that sounds like great news! So glad there was no cancer found and also that the nodule is now removed and you are recovering! Thanks so much for the update and I wish you continued good health!

dtorelli | @dtorelli | Feb 11 2:35pm

In reply to @linpvc "i've only had scans, no procedure. The nodule is stable per the most recent scan. and..." + (show)

What size? ION was excluded for biopsy! That can most times reach hard to reach areas.

hercules | @hercules | Feb 11 3:00pm

In reply to @linpvc "i've only had scans, no procedure. The nodule is stable per the most recent scan. and..." + (show)

Thank you for the clarification. I am happy to hear that you are stable and pray that you will stay that way forever! Please continue to update as will I in case it helps anyone. I have another scan in September which seems like a long time from now. Got to get ahold of this anxiety and I am sure I will but boy it can be hard sometimes 🙂 Wishing you good health!

linpvc | @linpvc | Feb 12 6:52am

In reply to @dtorelli "What size? ION was excluded for biopsy! That can most times reach hard to reach areas." + (show)

hi, It's 17mm at longest side. Its irregular shaped ( spiculated) non calcified. Located adjacent to pericardium of heart.
what is ION?

linpvc | @linpvc | Feb 12 6:54am

In reply to @hercules "Thank you for the clarification. I am happy to hear that you are stable and pray..." + (show)

These nodules can cause stress. waiting for each scan is a hard wait. Hang in there. wishing you good scan results in September.
Thank you for your kind words.

dtorelli | @dtorelli | Feb 12 7:35am

In reply to @linpvc "hi, It's 17mm at longest side. Its irregular shaped ( spiculated) non calcified. Located adjacent to..." + (show)

An Ion lung biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a robotic catheter to collect tissue samples from the lungs. The Ion system is designed to help diagnose lung cancer early by sampling small nodules.
How it works
A thin, flexible catheter with a camera is inserted into the patient's mouth.
The catheter navigates the patient's airways to reach the nodule.
The catheter's shape-sensing technology provides real-time guidance.
Multiple biopsies can be taken from the nodule.
Benefits
The Ion system can reach small nodules in all 18 segments of the lung.
It can biopsy nodules as small as 6 millimeters in size.
It can create a 3D roadmap of the lungs to guide the biopsy.
Applications
The Ion system can help doctors diagnose lung cancer at an early stage. It can also help reduce uncertainty and increase patient survival rates.
Procedure
The Ion procedure is performed under general anesthesia and is usually an outpatient procedure that takes less than 90 minutes.
You have to do a Full Chest CT with arms straight up and arms straight down for you surgeon to use them to guide them. It’s known to also to be able to reach hard to reach areas safely.