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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
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@uma1

I have melanoma, operated on in 2022. Since then they’ve been watching lung nodules grow in each scan. Now, the largest one is 11mm. There are several smaller ones as well. My oncologist wants me to have the biopsy but everything I’ve read shows it to be much more risky with COPD. Being an ICU nurse I’m sure you’ve likely seen people who had problems following a lung biopsy. Yes, I’m very nervous about it given the risks. I’m wondering if a bronchoscopy would be an alternative? I’m so nervous that I started smoking again! Anything further you could share would be great.

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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.

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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!

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broach188 | @broach188 | Apr 13 12:43pm
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@kllevinson

OMG 😱

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

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broach188 | @broach188 | 6 days ago
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@broach188

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

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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

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uma1 | @uma1 | 6 days ago
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@broach188

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

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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.

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broach188 | @broach188 | 5 days ago

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

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