Good morning. My experience, in short, was CT scan for lung screening, found 22mm nodule that had been previously found at 8mm 9years earlier. (Was never told it was found- that’s another story). My PCP then ordered a PET scan. From there, a pulmonologist visit, who strongly suggested surgery to remove it. Had a breathing function test, then a EBUS to get some lymph fluids and cells to check. Did not have a biopsy. Met with Thoracic Surgeon, went over options. Chose surgery rather than radiation as surgery was the better choice to remove it all. I only had the one- no metastasis. Started with the lung CT on January 5th of 2023, had the surgery on March 24th of 2023. It seemed to take forever after the CT but then turned into a flurry of appointments and then it was done. I am 2 years clear now.
Take this time to relax and just think of things you may need to do for different scenarios. Such as, if you do have a surgery, will you have a support system? Will you have someone with you to help you after the surgery? Cooking, cleaning, shopping, staying with you for at least a few days to a week? If you have pets, someone to help with caring for them? When you start doing all of that, it will help the time go by, but it also helps you to take control and instead of sitting in fear, you are taking action to be prepared and you will go into it with a more positive state of mind. And… WALK, WALK, WALK! It builds your lungs and makes them stronger. Notice all the Beautiful things around you,
Good Luck to you! I will say a prayer for your health! ❤️🙏