Adenocarcinoma - newly diagnosed

Posted by Sandy @pixiedust, Feb 26, 2023

Hello. I am new to this group. Thank you in advance for any guidance and or support you have to offer. I have been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the upper right lung. Have had a bronchocoscopy, x-rays, CT and lung biopsy - which determined the diagnosis. I have an appointment this Tuesday for a PET scan to determine staging, and a breathing test will follow. The only symptom I have had is hoarseness in my voice. Otherwise I feel fine. I am simply terrified and still in shock.
Pixiedust

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jul 13, 2023

In reply to @pixiedust "Merry.....So please keep us up to date! Optimistic for a good outcome! Sandy" + (show)

Sandy- Everything is stable right now. I'll have another CT in 6 months. Thank you.

Merry

nonobaddog | @nonobaddog | Jul 14, 2023

Just to be clear - you can have just a PET scan alone and it will show the high metabolism spots but it may be difficult to see exactly where they are. Typically they do a PET/CT scan where the PET scan is done along with the CT scan and this shows the detailed anatomy and location of the cancer much better.
They can also do a PET/MRI scan but the PET/CT scan is more common.
It is easy to just say PET scan when you mean PET/CT scan but it is incorrect and misleading.

meka | @meka | Jul 17, 2023

In reply to @merpreb "Hi Meka- So good to hear from you, even in my circumstance. Thank you. What is..." + (show)

Your courage and tenacity amaze me.
I continue with regular scans, finally moved to be closer to Mayo and get some continuity of care. Not getting any younger. Thanks