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HeatherH52 posted:
In October 2010, a shadow was noticed on a CT scan that was done for an unrelated issue. The scan was repeated but the doctor couldn't say for sure what it was and because it was less that 3 mm couldn't do a biopsy so in February 2011 I had a PET scan done. Nothing lit up and the size was smaller. Yeah! They thought it must have been an infection or past scar. 6 months later I had repeat CT scan, no change and just 3 weeks ago had another 6 month scan but now the lesion has grown. I don't know how much but am going to see a thurastic surgeon on August 27. I have read a lot and none of it sounds good because of the growth. Why would the PET scan not lite up but now it all changes. Obviously I'm worried sick.
0 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:lung lesionIn October 2010, a shadow was noticed on a CT scan that was done for an unrelated issue. The scan was repeated but the doctor couldn't say for sure what it was and because it was less that 3 mm couldn't do a biopsy so in February 2011 I had a PET scan done. Nothing lit up and the size was smaller. Yeah! They thought it must have been an infection or past scar. 6 months later I had repeat CT scan, no change and just 3 weeks ago had another 6 month scan but now the lesion has grown. I don't know how much but am going to see a thurastic surgeon on August 27. I have read a lot and none of it sounds good because of the growth. Why would the PET scan not lite up but now it all changes. Obviously I'm worried sick.
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