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Is a Spiculated lung nodule always malignant?

Lung Health | Last Active: Jan 5 3:26pm | Replies (135)
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i WAS TOLD MY NODULE NOW LOOKS PICULATED AND A PET SCAN IS NEXT. i AM SO SCARED. i QUIT SMOKING OVER 30 YRS AGO. THE NODULE WAS FIRST FOUND 2 YEARS AGO SO ISN'T GROWING FAST, I THINK. ANY ADVICE WOULD HELP.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jun 16, 2023

Welcome to Mayo Connect, where you will be able chat with others in your same situation. It is normal to be scared when faced with uncertainty, but take a deep breath and assure yourself that you are on the way to a diagnosis.
If it was found 2 years ago, and is now becoming spiculated, you are probably correct that it is slow growing.
When is the PET scan scheduled? What has your doctor told you so far?
Sue

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jones1959 | @jones1959 | Sep 27, 2024

I had a lung CT scan. It showed that I have a spiculated 3.2 x 3.3 cm mass on upper right lobe. Today went for pet scan. I will wait till next week for result. Yes, it's scary

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