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Confused: Lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis and more
Cancer | Last Active: Oct 26, 2021 | Replies (109)Comment receiving replies
I have been under the care of a pulmonologist due to nodules in the lungs, identified via CT scans. There have been three scans and since one of the nodules continues to grow (now up to 10mm), I am scheduled for a PET scan. Lung cancer is a consideration. The pulmonologist continues to mention removing the lower left lobe, where the nodule exists, if the PET shows malignancy. However, I am concerned that she has never mentioned any other potential treatment, such as radiation or chemo, or other newer treatments. Has anyone out there had a similar situation? The chances of it being cancer are great due to genetics, and family history, as well as age.
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Collage, before you and your pulmonologist can have the discussion about treatment options, it will first need to be established that you are dealing with cancer or not. If it is cancer, then the diagnostic testing will determine what type of lung cancer it is. Only then can your team have an informed discussion of the treatment options. Here's a brief overview that helps explain:
- How Is Lung Cancer Diagnosed and Treated? https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/basic_info/diagnosis_treatment.htm
When is your PET scan?