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Symptoms of stage 4 lung cancer - diagnosed 1 month ago

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Mar 24 1:38pm | Replies (69)

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Hi Sandra @sksnow, welcome to Mayo Connect. Finding lung nodules or masses is always concerning, rightfully so. It's also easy to let your mind run to the worst scenarios. I'm glad that you've had the bronchoscopy, which will determine what the mass consists of. Try to focus on what you know now; that something suspicious was found, and that you should know more soon once the biopsy is resulted. Most nodules are non-cancerous. Expect some coughing for a few days after the bronchoscopy, as the tissues will be irritated.
I admit, I had to look up "SIADH" (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyponatremia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373711). I'm sure it's hard to know if you don't feel well due to the SIADH or if it's an additional issue.
How large was the mass/nodule that they saw on the CT? How are you feeling after the bronchoscopy?

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Very sore, and extremely tired. The mass was only 1.88 cm but is attached to several “extensive” largely swollen lymph nodes. Doc says metastatic. I fear that it will be bad because the SIADH is associated with small cell and bad outcomes. Sheesh I think I really need to stay off of the internet, I only slept two hours last night because my brain was on hyperdrive.