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Noticed 3 nodules on my right lung (scared to death)
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It seems that the radiologist thinks the nodules are benign (non-cancerous), and early emphysema. I am NOT a doctor, but I've had several CT & PET scans. I think it's a wake-up call to look into smoking cessation patches or other support to help. I smoked for 16 years, quitting at age 31. I'm 68 and was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer stage 4 right before Xmas 2025. Found out I had a genetic mutation. I had a negative biopsy last September, so I thought I was okay. Until I had a follow up scan in early December. Then my world came crashing down. I certainly understand your fear. Will you be seeing the doctor that ordered the scan again soon? They can certainly help you through the next steps.
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Hi@medtech4
Thank you for your response. Yes, it seems from the radiology report, suggests benign at this time, wait to follow up in 12 months to do another low dose CT chest. Then the mild case of emphysema, correct. Oh, I quit the cancer sticks, no longer taking those horrible things. You had that many CT and PET scans? Wow, im sorry buddy. Im glad you quit. Im sorry about your diagnosis of non small cell, especially before Christmas. Damn, thats horrible. I heard with non small it is no longer a death sentence that it once was, is that true? I heard many more drugs on the horizon. So you have a genetic predisposition to lung cancer with your mutation? What is the name of the mutation? I go to city of hope on Friday the 18th to see what the specialist says. I am pretty sure he is going to say it does not look right and that it is a good chance of malignancy. Im pretty sure of it. Did you ever have several nodules? Thank you for your email. Look forward to hearing from you.