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Lung Health | Last Active: Apr 23 6:13pm | Replies (8)

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Regarding "After my latest every 3 months follow up CT for multi focal adenocarcinoma, added radiation fibrosis and emphysema. Known COPD, never seen either on my CT results."
I too have multifocal adenocarcinoma, and I have had about 10 CT scans in the last 2 years. I notice a significant difference in style between one Radiologist report and another when discussing my multiple nodules.
I know my doctors like to look at the actual scan on their monitors and not the report. But I only have these reports and I am amazed there is not a consistent format for discussing such nodules.
Regarding other lung issues, my CT scans report other lung issues such as interstitial disease, and pulmonary fibrosis. I had recent radiation-induced pneumonitis. Have you had recent radiation treatment to your lungs?

Since the scans pick up and report other things not related to my lungs, I have my PCP review, or I see a specialist in that area if I have concerns.

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Hello, I was wondering if you could share your experience with the radiation one pneumonitis. I had that back in March of 2023 and had to be admitted to the hospital couple times because of that. Every time it would flare up when I get to the lower dose of prednisone. Since my last diagnosis in Sept of 2023, my pulmonologist decided to do longer tapering with antibiotics. I’m at the point where I’m tapering down by 1mg every month and I’m on 4 now. He plans to keep me longer on the antibiotics even after I’m done with prednisone.