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2 years out from lobectomy and wedge resection.
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Aug 19 7:15am | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Oh @minnie528 I'm sorry to hear that you are dealing with this again, and so soon after surgery. We don't know that it's cancer. It might be, but it might not be too!
I'm just one case, but I was diagnosed as metastatic in 2020. Everything is still under control with a targeted therapy, but in early 2024 I had a new nodule appear on a follow up CT. It took a PET that showed low uptake and a couple of attempts at biopsy, but eventually they identified the nodule as fungal. Not cancer at all. So, it can happen.
I'm hoping that you find answers soon. And don't blame yourself for any of this, cancer isn't fair, and none of us should have cancer. You have a lot to deal with right now, but you're doing what you can to get the answers that you need, and sometimes that mean waiting for tests and results. Hugs.
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I’m just reading your post now. Sending prayers for strength, healthy vibes, & empathy for you & your feelings. I hear you.
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Ty for your kind words. Prior to my rl lobectomy in 2024, they attempted to do a biopsy & had to abort the test & ended up doing the surgery. It was nsclc Stage 1a1 thank God. Wondering, I'm doing the PET Thur & say it lights up, do you think they'd attempt another biopsy? I sure want to do anything I can to avoid another surgery, especially the upper left nodules. I still have discomfort from the January surgery & just wondering in lieu of surgery, is it possible to do targeted therapy or radiation? I have a twin sister, who was dx'd in 2021 for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia & was put on targeted therapy. 4 years later, she's still in remission. It just seems there should be alternatives other than another major surgery. I'm not that young anymore lol, 70, been a smoker lifelong (I quit this week, using patches, after Jan 24 surgery I smoked about 4-6 day), so I'm really working on it. Is this cancer something that will continue to snowball or can it be kept at bay with treatment? Of course I'm scared for Thursday, but trying to be hopeful.