Spiculated nodule in my limgula

hi @maryk02171 - sorry to hear about your suspicious nodule. Usually doctors will recommend a biopsy (either needle biopsy or bronchoscopy - depending on the location of the nodule) as a next step. Most lung nodules are benign, but a spiculated shape is more concerning for malignancy. Remember, it's not cancer until a biopsy proves that it is. Are you having any symptoms? What led to you getting imaging done?

I smoked for 50 years and my dad passed from bladder cancer and I have 2 sisters one with leukemia and the other stage 4 lung cancer. So I'm at risk my primary care suggested it.

Will a biopsy show what stage if it's cancer?

There are other conditions that can cause spiculations. Only a biopsy can confirm cancer. A biopsy cannot tell you the stage, it can tell you how aggressive the cancer might be.

If a biopsy confirms cancer there will be a PET scan of the body (eyes to thighs) and an MRI of the brain to look for metastases. At the time of a biopsy, a piece of the tissue will be sent to biomarker screening. The biomarker tells them where in the DNA the cell broke down to form cancer. Some cancers have markers that allow them to have pills or tablets rather than surgery or chemo.

Thank you so much for that information you're very kind.

Thank you

@maryk02171, Have you had a doctor appointment since you last posted? Have you been able to learn any more about what this may be, or your next steps?

I see a pulmonologist tomorrow.

Hi, Can you please keep me posted on your journey. I just received almost identical news. I see the pulmonologist this Tuesday, 9/2. My nodule was found on a CT scan from my heart condition, so my cardiologist gave me the news and has sent me to the pulmonary doctor.

Hello @jimdaytona, I hope the appointment with the pulmonologist was informative. Did you come away from that with any answers, or more tests to be completed?