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Small lung nodules: How often should they be monitored?
Lung Health | Last Active: Jun 16, 2023 | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
If you wouldn’t mind, could you please explain what the Dr said about adenocarcinoma in non-smokers? I’m in that position too and also have ground glass nodules that scare the heck out of me. Wishing you all the best.
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Yes, coming up for my one year after being followed for two 6 month sets of tests. I had one ground glass that had not grown. It is unnerving, for sure.
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@lls8000 Thank you so much! One of my next step is to schedule another appointment with the doctor to ask lots of questions I didn't think of when I was at my follow-up appointment! I will definitely ask about the 6 mos follow up. Thank you very much for jumping on the chat with me!
@layala18 The doctor used an online screening tool with me (can't remember the name of it, but he said it's used all the time) that showed my risk of cancer was very low -- under 5%. But when I said "and I haven't ever smoked," he was very specific to say that his concern was a cancer that nonsmokers get -- especially women. So I left with mixed messages which is what sent me looking for research, rounding up resources and asking more questions. Thank you for the well wishes! All the best to you too. Medical issues are scarey and it's so easy to go down rabbit holes! I had the original CT to rule out something with my heart, and surprise!