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@rocky92967, I'm sure you were relieved to find that the nodule wasn't metastatic cancer, but this comes with a whole new set of questions and uncertainty. I have CT scans every 3-4 months for my metastatic lung cancer. This has allowed us to monitor the histoplasmosis nodule, which is something that a non-cancer patient generally wouldn't have access to. The radiologist's reports note the nodule, placement and size. They are able to compare the current and previous scans. If they would happen to see a new nodule, I believe that we would assess the shape, the edges, and the size and we would weigh the risks or waiting for additional growth versus biopsy. It's never an easy decision.
For now, I get a view of my nodule every 3-4 months.

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Yes I will continue with my PET scans every 3-4 months. So they didn't know it was histo until they did the biopsy. I guess my bigger concern is that the drug itraconazole interferes with my cancer drug Ibrance... and lowers my WBC and neutrophils a bit more, meaning I have to push out my meds another week. A week here and there will work but it does add to my anxiety. Yes, like you I have a regular scan to guide next steps. Mine wasn't a clear nodule - more like floaty clouds.