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Spiculated nodule
Hi. New to this group. I have prostate cancer, COPD, emphysema and multiple nodules in my lungs. I had a wedge resection a few years ago but no cancer now a resent CT showed a 5 mm Spiculated nodule. I have my three month repeat ct tomorrow. I know I have to wait for the results to see if it’s growing. I’m just wondering if anyone has had that kind of nodule? Everything I’ve read said they are 90-98% cancerous. They put me in a lung nodule and lung cancer clinic. Thanks for any information.
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I've had nodules that were watched until they were large enough to biopsy. Mine were part solid ground glass nodules though. I can tell you that the nodule needs to be 1cm before they will biopsy it and they will want to biopsy this to verify that this is a new primary vs a metastasis from the prostate. Treatment will vary depending on its being primary vs met.
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1 ReactionWelcome to this wonderful and caring group! I have never responded before. So here goes. I have COPD, MAC, Aspergillosis, Bronchiostatious ( all lung diseases ). So I have several lung nodules. Just recently I had a 1 cm spiculated nodule! It had grown from 8 mm to 1 cm in 3 months. When a CT was repeated. My pulmonologist was sure it was cancer. A PET scan was done and results determined it was inflammation only! It is possible to be something other than the worst. I am no Dr to give advice. Just a caring individual that experienced it. Sending prayers and hugs your way. Please keep me updated!:)
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3 ReactionsHello @rtyrrell , welcome. It's often difficult to know what these nodules are, but they are certainly scary. Have you received the scan report yet? Any growth?