I can see why you are scared - resorting to Dr Google almost always leads us down the darkest paths. And seeing the results on your portal right before a holiday gives a lot of time to worry. Many people with lung issues have GGO's that are stable for years and nothing ever develops. These are "cloudy" areas on a CT that may be remnants of an infection or previous problem, and usually develop into a nodule or cavity if they are indicative of an active disease. That said, I have numerous nodules in my lungs that are souvenirs of a bad infection, but are not cancer.
We are not doctors here on Mayo Connect, just other people with health concerns trying to find answers. But we, like the radiologist who wrote your report, do not have access to your full medical history like your docs, and also do not offer a diagnosis.
Now that the holiday is last, have you written down all the questions you want to ask the doctor on Friday? Better still, do you have someone who can come along and be a "second set of ears" and maybe make notes as the doctor answers your questions?
Please let me know what you learn.
Sue
I can see why you are scared - resorting to Dr Google almost always leads us down the darkest paths. And seeing the results on your portal right before a holiday gives a lot of time to worry. Many people with lung issues have GGO's that are stable for years and nothing ever develops. These are "cloudy" areas on a CT that may be remnants of an infection or previous problem, and usually develop into a nodule or cavity if they are indicative of an active disease. That said, I have numerous nodules in my lungs that are souvenirs of a bad infection, but are not cancer.
We are not doctors here on Mayo Connect, just other people with health concerns trying to find answers. But we, like the radiologist who wrote your report, do not have access to your full medical history like your docs, and also do not offer a diagnosis.
Now that the holiday is last, have you written down all the questions you want to ask the doctor on Friday? Better still, do you have someone who can come along and be a "second set of ears" and maybe make notes as the doctor answers your questions?
Please let me know what you learn.
Sue