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Several 6mm nodules found in both upper lobes...
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@joe88
My brother was diagnosed in 2003 and passed in 2005 at 48 so they may have better treatment now. It was stage 4 when diagnosed as he never had any lung symptoms. His first symptoms were unrelenting back and pelvic pain that started at the gym from where the cancer had spread. It took a year to diagnose him as he was treated for what was assumed to be a back injury. Once diagnosed, he had surgeries on the metastatic portion (no treatment on lungs), radiation and 2 straight years of chemo until he passed. Since he was so young, fit, healthy and a non-smoker he never had any chest xrays or screening CTs or even ever went to the doctor in years prior which could have caught it early. Lots of various cancers and at young ages in my family so likely genetics at play. Still hoping your nodules will turn out to be benign. ❤️
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@californiazebra Hi Zebra! Wow, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I am truly sorry. That is horrible. Thats why cancer is so scary, usually has no symptoms and when symptoms do happen it has already gone to stage 4, like your brothers case. Your poor brother went quick, wow. He had non small cell cancer, correct? It does sound like genetics play a big factor in your families cancer diagnosis. I am pretty sure I have cancer zebra and I am freaking out beyond words. I have no family support or friends, have no one and im pretty sure the doctor when I see him on the 18th will indicate a future cancer diagnosis. Thank you so much for your kind words. So sorry that you and your family are going through a cancer crisis and especially the loss of your brother. My deepest sympathies. Is there anyway we can contact so I can someone with me when I go to the doctors on the 18th. Thank you Zebra!