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@amd12

Ben, I read your post with interest. I was diagnosed with an inactive, "indolent" lung NET about a year ago, and have taking the path of watchful waiting (with Drs. approval). As of 6 months ago, there was no change. Due for another scan next week. The treatment recommended is a lobectomy, which is very daunting, but if the scan shows changes, it will almost surely be time to go that route. If it shows no changes, I don't know whether to go ahead with the lobectomy which may be curative but not so great for my quality of life, or keep watching and waiting. Of course, I trust the oncology docs will have a recommendation, but wondering if anyone else has dealt with this situation. I have had no symptoms from the lung NET. A reason to go ahead with the surgery is also to have it now rather than wait till I'm older and may not be so good a surgery candidate. I'm 68. Thanks for any thoughts, Ann Marie

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Hello @amd12

You mentioned in your last post that you would be having another scan to assess the lung NET. I hope that the results were favorable. Would you post an update when it's convenient?