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During my 2 years MRI they discovered small nodules cluster in my lungs. Now I’m waiting to see a pulmonologist and don’t know what to expec

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New York, NY
June 15
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I've been getting PET scans every 3 months since 2021. My earliest PET scan showed a couple small nodules in one of my lungs, but they are not cancer. They check these nodules with every scan to see if there are any changes, but there hasn't been. I know the concern is potential cancer in the lungs with the nodules showing up on your MRI. Ask for a PET scan and it will let them know if those nodules are cancerous.

June 15
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Waiting for answers is one of the hardest parts of this journey — it's completely normal to feel anxious right now. The good news is that your care team is already on top of it by referring you to a pulmonologist (a lung specialist).

Here's what you might expect during that appointment: - Review of your MRI results — the Show Full Answer

Waiting for answers is one of the hardest parts of this journey — it's completely normal to feel anxious right now. The good news is that your care team is already on top of it by referring you to a pulmonologist (a lung specialist).

Here's what you might expect during that appointment: - Review of your MRI results — the pulmonologist will look closely at the nodule cluster and assess its characteristics
- Questions about symptoms — they may ask if you've noticed any coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, or wheezing
- Possible additional imaging — a CT scan or PET scan may be ordered to get a clearer picture
- Discussion of next steps — depending on findings, they may recommend monitoring, further testing, or a biopsy

It's worth knowing that lung nodules don't automatically mean cancer has spread. They can have several causes and many turn out to be benign.

Going in with a list of questions can really help you feel more in control. Don't hesitate to ask your pulmonologist to explain anything in plain language — you deserve clear, honest answers about what's going on.

June 15
A MyBCTeam Member

I have nodules on my lungs for decades and they have never changed grown. Your oncologist is on top of it and I applaud your doctor

June 23
A MyBCTeam Member

Keeping you in prayers for all good news! My mom, now 93, has had something "suspicious" noted on her Xrays for decades- it doesn't change, the doctors disagree whether it is small nodules, or scaring, etc. But since it has remained stable, she says she will continue to explain it to the new doctors that replace the ones she outlives- lol!

June 15 (edited)

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