Had right breast cancer and lumpectomy a few years ago. Pathology then fortunately found no cancer cells.
Currently, I have a .9mm nodule found incidentally in my right upper lobe last March. With talks about tree in bud nodules throughout right lung.. and satille nodules in left lung. Im scheduled for my next non contrast CT on June 30th/than see the pulmonalist.
He did say, at my first consult that the .9mm nodule was big enough and easy enough for him to biopsy than. But, he wanted to wait 3 months (June 30th) to see if it has grown.
Brief history. Ill be 51 in July. Still struggling with nicotine. My mom's mom had breast cancer.
Can this all be related?
Last March, I was seen in the ER for coughing so hard that I had blood tinged sputum three times. That was when this nodule amongst others noted.
No cough Currently. They said bronchitis and inflammation noted in bronchi. Now, that inflammation is still there. Seen in the ER on 6/15 for heart palpitations. My D Dimer was elevated so they ordered a CT with contrast to make sure I didn't have a pulmonary embolism. Results, showed I didn't. Other than, continued nodules.
Could this be signs of breast cancer or lung cancer? Don't be afraid to candidly answer my question. I do get more winded with exercise than usual.
Im kinda the type of person that prepares for the worst than celebrates and am grateful if its good news.
Suggestions, answers etc greatly appreciated!!!