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8 mm lung nodule possible malignancy: What should I do?
I had a CT scan and they found a nodule which has grown to 8 mm from 6 mm 12 months ago. The report says "slowly growing malignancy cannot be excluded". My doctor (GP) recommends another CT in 3 months but I am concerned that this approach is not aggressive enough. It has clearly changed from 6 mm to 8 mm.
What do I do?
Should I be seeing an oncologist now?
Should something more aggressive me done?
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@chrispie When has anyone heard of Covid being a good thing? I acutally am thank-ful I got Covid, thereby finding the nodule on my lung. If that had not happened the cancer would not have been found at Stage 1. My husband has had abt 3 cat scans on a nodule they are watching to see if there are any changes.
My belief is face your fears and prove them to be wrong! If not wrong, at least you have taken the first step in courage...The most important step your going to need.
@jessicamc yes 100% my anxiety is so bad but lung nurse said there is strong evidence there that tumor is typical carcinoid by my scans and biopys... yes ireland is a really nice place west cork also a beautiful place loads of tourist go there beautiful mountains and beaches
I think you have to advocate for yourself and go with your gut when it concerns your health. I had a follow up with my surgeon this morning and (I'm a question asker type) and he said "some people need to hear explanations from more than one person so I suggest you make an appt. with an oncologist." You bet - I am on it. My opinion (and it is just mine) - I would go see at least what an oncologist said. Maybe he will side with your GP but it is his field and I would feel more comfortable hearing it from him.