Hello, my name is Diana, and I am 74 hrs old, and have never smoke. I was diagnosed with lung cancer two weeks ago. My pulmonologist have been doing CT scans on a yearly basis following up on various nodules (3) on my left lung discovered by accident 5 years ago. In the last CT scan it showed that the nodule he has been following measured 9.71 mm, and had changed shape (like a pear). He suggested to do a robotic bronchoscopy and biopsy of it and of some lymph nodes. The result came back as “carcinoid tumor”. He is recommending removal of it, as well as the lower left lobe of the lung via robotic surgery. I have met with a surgeon, and he also recommends the same. He said because of where the tumor is located, a partial removal will not work, or a wedge, since the tumor is in the center. He informed me that Carcinoid tumors do not respond to chemo, and when given radiation, they might stop growing for a while, only to start again down the road. They believe that because I am healthy (so I thought), surgery will be the best way for me. Looking for some feedback, what to expect. I’ve never had any major surgeries, and still trying to wrap my head around what’s ahead. Thanks! Blessings to all fighting cancer.

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