I had my 6 month ct scan Aug 1 & my follow up with doc today. I was hoping all weekend for the report to be on My Chart, but it wasn't so I stressed. Since my lobectomy for rll was in Jan 24, I've had the regular f/u scans 3 month to 6 month. In February's scan, it was reported a very small nodule in my upper left lung, but they'd see what, if anything had changed come 6 months to Aug 1. My report still isn't in my chart, but doc looked at the image today & seemed to be somewhat concerned & ordered a PET to be sure. I asked how big he thought it was (I'd never gotten a mm size in Feb because "it was small") & he said aprox 10mm. Ok, so now I'm scared- rll & now lul to PET, all within a year & 6 months. I was stage 1A1 with the rll nsclc. What are the chances now of this ull being cancerous? I really spent the weekend worried that my copd had worsened because of the occasional chest discomfort, but otherwise feel very good. No cough, I get mucus, sometimes short of breath depends on what I do, but overall good. I knew I had mild/moderate centrilobular emphysema. I have off & on quit/started & used patches for smoking since Jan 24 surgery with great struggle, but smoked aprox 6-7 a day. No excuse, but I lost my best buddy, my soul pet in April, my twin sister dealing with alcohol abuse & a major family issue so the stress level has been high. Now, the only thing I'm concerned about is the left upper lung. Btw, it showed faintly last PET Sept 23 & didn't light up. My opinion already is that it's cancer again even at Stage 1A 1.5 yrs ago. Not the best luck if it is. Thoughts? Pet scan is a week from tomorrow.