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I have a question about your post I had a CT scan last week and the lung Dr said it looks like a small spot on the top of my lung about the size of 1/2 of the small fingernail, of course that happened on a Friday when I got the news, she is sending me for a PET scan, of course I am not scared to death, not sleeping or earring for 2 days, hoping for a good outcome on the PET scan, but am a nervous wreck, I do have COPD so I guess I will just have to wait and see, the waiting is too nerve wracking
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@kathycarpeneti- I'd also like to welcome you to Mayo clinic Connect. There's nothing like the bomb dropped on you when you learn that you have cancer. I remember that sinking horrible feeling well. So I'm right there with you. Did your doctor mean that the spot was in the top part of your lung, or on the top layer of your skin?
I'm a 23 year lung cancer survivor and have had to wait for many CT scans and their results. It's called scanxiety. Here is a link to a discussion about this from other cancer patients so you won't feel so all alone.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/waiting-for-scan-results-is-this-part-of-scanxiety/
Has the date been set for your PET scan? Have you seen the results of your CT scan and the photo of it?
@kathycarpenti If you get another similar message from me that's fine. My computer is acting up. Anyway, it is NORMAL to have this sort of anxiety while waiting for results. People do a lot of fot things to get out of their negative worry. For me I like to lose myself in a good historical fiction book, binge watch a series on TV, and/or play my piano. Anything that distracts your mind for a bit of time is helpful. The worry will be lurking in the back of your mind, but doing something that places you outside yourself is what seems to help. I pray a lot, some folks like meditation, or mindfulness. There were some good posts on this site about mindfulness and meditation.. Anyway, acknowledging the fear is what you need to do and by writing here you are doing so. I have been throught his and each time have felt that anticipatory fear of "what if." It is normal in our states. Also, this site is wonderful for just getting feeling out in the open and know that no one will not understand. Had I not ofundt his site, I don't know what I would have done. Anyway, know I am praying for and thinking of you. Please let us know what you find out.
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Hello @kathycarpeneti and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can imagine you are nervous to hear the results. In the meantime, can I clarify if you are looking for feedback from @alamogal635 who posted this discussion originally?