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PET Scan: Does this mean I have lung cancer?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Dec 2, 2025 | Replies (15)
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Had a pet scan done. Showed several nodes in lung that they said were not able to determine. Also showed asymetrical light up at right tonsil area. Really worried.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Dec 2, 2025

Hi @ambers2140, I'm sure your doctors have told you that lung nodules are common, and most are not cancer. Of course, any finding that it not 'normal' can be scary. PET scans pick up on metabolic activity, and that can mean inflammation or infection as well as cancer. Did your team suggest scanning again in x number of months?, or are they planning to biopsy?

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