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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 21 5:21pm | Replies (9354)
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I had a pet scan that showed a nodule on my lung and a lymph node that sort of lighted up. I can have a biopsy on the node or wat h it for 3 months then a cat scan. I had no symptoms at all. They found this when I had pnemonia 2 months ago. What should I do

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rits | @rits | Jan 28, 2020

Bummer! I guess what you decide to do depends on your personality. The doctors saw something when you had pneumonia and ordered the pet scan to see if it's cancer. Apparently the results of the scan are inconclusive. So, are you the type of person who can put the worry aside and go on with your life for three months while waiting to get the ct scsn? Or, are you someone who wants to know NOW? A biopsy will give you the answer regarding whether the nodule is cancerous or not now. Up to you.

Good luck whatever you choose to do.

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