@olgamarie- Of course you are. But better this fear than waiting too long and having worse consequences. I hate it when I need a new doctor. Within the past couple of years, I had to search for another PCP. I preferred a woman. But I wound up with a guy who hasn't been practicing as long as I have had cancer. He's a cutie and he's younger than my son.

If I were you I would begin making a list of all of your questions. That might even help you to put somethings in perspective. I have had lung cancer for 23+ years. I did smoke but haven't since the end of 1997. So I'm sure that I had it before my first lung surgery. It gets confusing because any damage to your lungs, like cancer, can also exacerbate emphysema.

Do you have any idea how severe, or not your emphysema is?

@olgamarie Could you do a videoconference or phone call with your doctor who moved? She could access your medical records to refresh her memory of your latest test results, address your immediate concerns AND refer you to a new doctor to see in person. I totally believe in learning as much as I can about my own medical issues, but I would never try to figure things out on my own. We're all different; but for me having a diagnosis and a plan made in partnership with a doctor to address my medical problems give me a peace of mind that greatly outweigh my fears of the unknown and constantly thinking about worst case scenarios. I hope you will a new doctor soon to help you figure things out. Thanks for reaching out on this site -- Merry and others have so much good advice to offer. Take care! Nancy