8 mm lung nodule possible malignancy: What should I do?

@jessicamc hi jess 😊 my name is Jessica also I just read your comment I've been diagnosed with benign typical carcinoid in July this year in my bronchi tube of right lung I've Been hospitalised with pneumonia when they found it I've had 2 biopys one in hospital where I was with pneumonia other biopys was from a differant hospital I was sent to for a second opinion both came back benign typical carcinoid in between all this I've had pet/ct scan which was clear also on 5th September this year I had a procedure down where my lung specialist went down my throat to remove it but could not get it all out over it been stuck to the wall of my tube but managed to remove 40% of it which also came back benign carcinoid now I'm waiting on surgery to be done again in Dec 🥹 one lymph node was also checked and came back clear how was surgery for you how was recovery was it keyhole or open surgery ur feedback would be greatly appreciated thank you so much ❤️

@wtr, Each type of lung cancer can have a unique cellular structure. There are many many types of adenocarcinomas. You are asking great questions for your post-surgery visit with an oncologist. The pathology report and any biomarker testing that is completed will help determine what's next, and your oncologist should be able to speak to the aggressiveness of the tumor.
In the meantime, try to do something that you enjoy that may help to give your mind a break from thinking about all of the possibilities. I know that's difficult. I like to have a plan and a backup plan, but I've come to realize that I often don't have enough info yet to make those plans.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/lung-cancer/about/what-is.html

@wtr HiYi it’s Dave from Pa: what if this..what if that.. please focus on the here and now. We who are fighting cancer tend to worry about tomorrow when all we can truly deal with is the here and now. The what if’s interfere with what’s happening immediately in front of you. Most cancers can reoccur and when they do we deal with them. Worrying that they will(could) back is like worrying you’ll get hit by a bus someday. Don’t waste your time, energy, strength happiness on tomorrow’s. Heck you’ve got 5 days to get ready for your procedure. Best of luck

@wtr another question as I await robotic segmentectomy at Mayo on the 10th, I’m hoping my results are like yours. Namely, stage 1AN0M0 with clear margins and nodes.
However, I’ve learned that there are differences in the pathology of stage one adenocarcinomas which affect the recurrence rate. A more aggressive subtype of a stage one cancer carries a higher recurrence rate and tend to recur at distant sites rather than original site? Does anyone have insight on this? Thanks.

@ear , Sorry to hear about the additional cancer. Is the lung adenocarcinoma separate from the esophageal cancer? How are you doing after your appointment? Have you decided what you are going to do, treatment/s?

@ready2talk2000 hiya from Dave in Pa : I’ve found the order of things are between you and your oncologist. They pretty much follow the 3/6 month follow up watching routine. I had CT’s and alternating Pet/Ct’s during my 1-1/2yr wait n watch period. This past July I was diagnosed. the hardest lesson for me is to stay in today; this is the only moment that matters. Not my next chemo session, not my next Pet/Ct, not the next report on how far my mNSCLC has spread. Only today. Say a prayer, do something good for yourself and then someone else, and please stop worrying about tomorrow. It ain’t here just yet. Best wishes DgA

Yes, see on onologist. I had a Bronchoscopy. My biopsy revealed that Ihad a scant pulmonary adenocarcinoma to the right lung to go along with my just dianosed Esophhageal Adenocarcinoma. Seeing my onologist on Friday for a course of action. I refused surgery going with Chemo adn Raditatton Proton Therapy.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I’m hoping for similar results. Wishing you the best for your continued recovery!

Best wishes with your surgery. Seems you are in good hands. I had robotic segmentectomy left lower area of lung 1.5 cm nodule. Surgery went very well. Pathology was clear for lymph nodes no spread. I am 63 and my Recovery was smooth. My biggest struggle was getting comfortable to sleep. I began walking as soon as I could. I did have numbness in the left abdominal and still have some. Not very noticeable. At 8 weeks I was quite active. Now At 12 weeks I have not noticed much reduction in my lung function.

I’m scheduled for segmentectomy at Mayo on Oct. 10. 9mm nodule grew by 1 mm at ct scan last week.
My cat scans and even a negative bronchoscope with lymph tests have revealed no lymphadenopathy. I’m hoping this holds true at pathology exam following surgery.
How was recovery for segmentectomy? Does your case resemble mine in any way? Thanks.