Pet scan for 2.1 cm focal density

Posted by broach188 @broach188, Feb 28 7:27am

I have to have a Pet scan for 2.1 cm focal density Anyone ever have a pet scan ? what is it ?I am very scared of the 2.1 focal density the scan any advice on this sure would help me understand

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hellopam | @hellopam | Apr 13 10:41am

In reply to @uma1 "I have melanoma, operated on in 2022. Since then they’ve been watching lung nodules grow in..." + (show)

I have COPD and also needed a lung biopsy. It went well and I was fine after the procedure. I hope it goes well for you. And I get the smoking again! So give yourself a break.

hellopam | @hellopam | Apr 13 10:44am

PET scans are easy. They inject some dye(?) into the arm and then you wait for an hour or so while it goes through your system. Scan takes about 20 minutes. Hardest part was nothing but water for 6 hours so I made it as early in the morning as I could. Best part was that I didn't have to drink the barium!

broach188 | @broach188 | Apr 13 12:43pm

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It will be ok I'll let you know what my dr says

broach188 | @broach188 | Apr 14 6:47pm

In reply to @broach188 "It will be ok I'll let you know what my dr says" + (show)

went to my dr today I have lung cancer it is a pulmonary adenocarcinoma my dr had a chest x ray done to see why I am still coughing up blood They are getting an appointment with an oncologist I am so scared prayers please

uma1 | @uma1 | Apr 14 11:13pm

In reply to @broach188 "went to my dr today I have lung cancer it is a pulmonary adenocarcinoma my dr..." + (show)

Prayers for you, from my heart. I’m so sorry to read your diagnosis.
Did you previously have cancer, like myself? That is why I’m having the biopsy as I had melanoma which they feel is now that there’s metastasis or lung cancer.
After all you went through with the biopsy and now this news is most difficult. My thoughts are with you and please keep us posted on what the oncologist says.

broach188 | @broach188 | Apr 15 8:02am

Thank you for your prayers I have never had cancer before I will keep you posted on what the oncologist says

uma1 | @uma1 | Apr 21 5:28pm

In reply to @hellopam "I have COPD and also needed a lung biopsy. It went well and I was fine..." + (show)

I’m glad it went well for you. No complications I assume.
May I ask if you were smoking at the time the biopsy was done? It really scares me because my COPD is severe.

broach188 | @broach188 | Apr 22 6:01am

In reply to @uma1 "I’m glad it went well for you. No complications I assume. May I ask if you..." + (show)

When they did the biopsy I had a pneumothorax they put a chest tube in and I stayed in the hospital 4 days. They put me on 4 liters of oxygen to help my lung fill .Yes I was smoking at the time .I also have severe emphysema along with COPD.I also have diabetes it may not be bad for you I am also 72 years old. Hope all goes well for you ,,Brenda

hellopam | @hellopam | Apr 22 7:00am

In reply to @uma1 "I’m glad it went well for you. No complications I assume. May I ask if you..." + (show)

Hate to admit it but yes. I was smoking at the time. And there were no complications.

broach188 | @broach188 | Apr 24 6:19am

In reply to @caryjay "I assume that you are concerned about the nodule, not the PET scan, and if it..." + (show)

You were wright my doctor said it was a very small nodule and was in the early stages he said he would give me 5 radiation treatments .I hope that will get rid of all the cancer Be blessed