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I got my PET results today. All very reassuring but as you all know not definitive. Why can’t I be happy with this? Should I just have him biopsy?

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IMPRESSION: No focal activity associated with the ground-glass nodule in the peripheral right upper lobe, stable in CT appearance. This could be due to a benign etiology or a low-grade neoplasm. Continued CT follow-up is recommended. D/T: 6/11/2025 09:34:51 / Nathan G. Gee, MD Nathan G. Gee, MD Interpreting Provider: Nathan G. Gee, MD Electronically signed by Nathan G. Gee, MD on 6/11/2025 09:45:22
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EXAMINATION: WHOLE BODY PET/CT 6/11/2025 TECHNIQUE: Following IV injection of 9.8 mCi of F-18 FDG, PET tumor imaging was acquired from the base of the skull to the mid thighs. Computed tomography was used for purposes of attenuation correction and anatomic localization. Fusion imaging was utilized for interpretation. Uptake time 62 min. Glucose level 83 mg/dl. COMPARISON: CT scan of the chest 05/06/2025 and 12/03/2024 HISTORY: ORDERING SYSTEM PROVIDED HISTORY: TECHNOLOGIST PROVIDED HISTORY: Reason for Exam: Lung nodule; FINDINGS: HEAD/NECK: No metabolically active cervical lymphadenopathy. CHEST: No focal activity associated with the ground-glass nodule in the peripheral right upper lobe, stable in CT appearance. No metabolically active axillary, hilar, or mediastinal lymphadenopathy. ABDOMEN/PELVIS: No metabolically active intraperitoneal mass. No metabolically active abdominal or pelvic lymphadenopathy. Physiologic activity in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. BONES/SOFT TISSUE: No abnormal FDG activity localizes to the bones. No aggressive osseous lesion. INCIDENTAL CT FINDINGS: Evidence of prior granulomatous disease.

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Hi @lhatfield96, Did you have a follow up appointment with your doctor to discuss the PET results? Were they reassuring, or did they leave you with more questions or apprehension?