8 mm lung nodule possible malignancy: What should I do?

@shannynicksen I'm sorry to hear this. I understand the shock. It brought me back when I got that call from my Dr that they saw a suspicious mass on my routine chest Xray. Shocked, total disbelief, felt time just stopped for me . It's important to have a good family and friends support to help navigate the journey ahead. Knowing what the plan helped me out. I read up on my illness and have written questions for my team at each appointments. Its best to go your appointments with a trusted person as it is overwhelming and its good to have someone else there listening to the discussions. I prayed a lot and have conversations with God about giving me the courage and strength for what's ahead. Wish you all the best and you are not alone on this. Take care.

@lls8000
I have seen Dr. Cosgrove @compass Oncology in Vancouver, Wa.
He told me yesterday after getting the gene testing that he feels my C is from my anal cancer in 2019. ???
He said if I don’t do the treatment I may live 9-12 mos. If I do the treatment I may live 1-2 yrs. OMG
The treatment is very toxic & could also kill me.
I was hoping I could get a 2nd opinion from your clinic?
Thank you for reaching out to me. Yes I am in a pretty sad emotional state.
Shannon

@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

@jessie1990
Hi, I wanted to update you and hopefully give encouragement.
I had a scan, my third one for 2025. The Mayo radiologist and my pulmonary Dr agree that there is no sign of any reoccurrence of typical neurocarcinoid tumors. It has been two years. Based on that, recommended I return in one year for an annual checkup. The pulmonary Dr said there is seldom reoccurrence of that type tumor returning.
Any updates from your drs?

Hi jstarkman- I totally understand the place that you are in right now. First, take a deep breath, Second, are you near a Mayo Clinic or a Specialty place like it? You can always ask for a second opinion. That is what I would do. I never had a biopsy until after my surgery I had a nodule in my left upper lung that took 9 years to grow from ground glass to Adenocarcinoma. I was lucky because it was so slow growing but I was unlucky because I never got told about it being there. Long story. Anyway my Dr sent me for a PET scan after he saw that it had changed and I went straight to Mayo. Then Mayo decided the order in which they would do things. Pulmonologist first. Compared CT scans, because of shape and size and his experience he knew it was cancer without a biopsy. Set me up to talk to Thoracic Surgeon. I asked about radiation they said best to cut it out. Had a Bronchoscopy done, no lymph nodes involved. Had a PET scan, nodule barely lit. Had not spread anywhere else. Had segmentectomy (partial lobe removed). Clear margins and none of the numerous lymph nodes removed were cancerous. They said they caught it early, and I am so Thankful I didn’t wait to do the lung screening. That’s what caught it. I tell you my story because I have read where others have waited and it had spread. Please get a Second or even Third opinion. Be comfortable with what and which doctor you choose. It has to make sense to you. Stay OFF of Dr. Google! It’s unnecessarily horrifying! Research your questions on Mayo clinic, Cleveland clinic, or any of the . Orgs. Shy away from anything that is a .Com.
Good Luck and God bless you!
Cindy

@cmcguire10 How are you doing CIndy. I too had a 9 mm adenocarcinoma. Cut it out via wedge no lymph involvement i have my first scan next week and I am so scared they are going to find another nodule. I can't go thorugh this again!