Hi @troubletwo—nodules can behave quite differently from one person to the next, and much depends on both their size and how quickly they change. For example, one of mine grew from 6 mm to 8 mm in just three months—a 30 % increase—so my team ordered a PET scan right away. Thankfully, it turned out to be benign. I’ve even had nodules grow by 50 % over a similar period and still prove harmless. Because any biopsy carries its own risks, your oncologist will weigh that step carefully before recommending it.

My personal approach is simple: until my oncologist says, “You have cancer,” I assume I don’t. That mindset has carried me through seven active, full-time working years (with a promotion along the way) and keeps my focus on what I enjoy rather than on what-ifs. We all know life is short; this community understands that better than most. So keep asking questions, lean on your medical team’s judgment, and, above all, keep living your life to the fullest and encourage your husband to do the same. We’re right here cheering both of you on.

hi @troubletwo, I was told if the nodule is less than 1 cm, it's hard to make sure they can get a sample to biopsy using needle biopsy. Sometimes the location of the nodule just isn't conducive to that test, also. I think your questions are thoughtful and I encourage you to ask hubby's oncologist/care team about them.