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Newly diagnosed with lung cancer
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 27, 2023 | Replies (51)Comment receiving replies
The similarities are striking although my lung nodule is the least of my problems. Mine metastasized in my lymph nodes where it really created a problem. I start immuno/chemotherapy Thursday. And like you, I had no idea any of this way going on.
It amazes me that you had to fight for a PET scan. Did they give a reason?
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@ta52- Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It is so scary to find out that something has been going on inside of you that you have been totally unaware of. What brought you to the doctor in the first place? Do you have the results of the biopsies and know what type of lung cancer that you have?
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First let me say how sorry I am that the cancer spread to your nodules! I believe the surgeon removed so many lymph nodes as a precaution for the future.
I was told that without a biopsy the PET scan would not be approved. It is more expensive than the biopsy. My pulmonologist fought it as well as the advocate from Medicare.
My CT scan suggested the possibility of cancer. It took 2 weeks but it was finally approved. It is standars procedure to do a PET from the brain to just below the lungs. Since I had Melanoma 3 years ago on my toe, the scan went from the top of my head to the tip of my toes.
The best advice I can give you is to find the best cancer hospital you can get to. These have the best resources, updated techniques, research, etc.
I interviewed a doctor from an excellent hospital. He wanted to remove my entire lobe. The surgeon from the cancer hospital said that doing that was not necessary as far as recovery or the cancer coming back.
I wish you all the best!!!
Ronnie