Please help!! Lung scare!!

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faithfulheart
faithfulheart Member Posts: 544
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

Hi gang,

I know I just posted my 3 years..........So I am so sorry to bum anyone out but I am so scared!!!!

My MO does a lung x-ray every year just for protocal due to rads.........Well he called me today and said they saw a shadow on my right lung, not even my BC side........I am going in for a CT tomorrow..Does anyone have experiance with the lung scare??? I am trying to keep it together, he said it could be a Nodule or just a shadow........I said what about a met. He said yes that is possible too, and he would need to boipsy if there is a mass.......I feel so much fear right now I really need my sister's.........

love steph

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  • Hattie
    Hattie Member Posts: 414
    edited November 2012

    oh i am sorry for your worries. just to say, you have nothing until you have something.  keep that fear at bay as best as you can because you have nothing now. and you are getting checked.  so use your superpowers for staying in the moment with what you know is true, and not with your worries.  waiting is the pits.  just try to stay in the now.  there are so many things that could be something that are nothing.  try to stay in then now.  my friend told me (quite often), "you don't have to lay down in front of an oncoming train.  you don't even know what track it is on or if you have ropes! or if it is really headed for you."  with practice, (we get so much of that), i did get skills to keep me off that track of doom and in the present, feeling somewhat better knowing i was taking care of things but not anticipating things that might not be there.

    take care,

    hattie

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  • Outfield
    Outfield Member Posts: 1,109
    edited November 2012

    Steph, I can easily imagine the anxiety.  I'm so sorry you're going through this.  It sounds horrible, but I keep some Ativan on hand since things like this do happen.  I don't know how else to get through the days of not-knowing that happen with these awful, awful, awful scares.  

    Do whatever you need to do to take care of yourself, if it's meds, friends, meditation, whatever.  

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  • FilterLady
    FilterLady Member Posts: 407
    edited November 2012

    Hi Steph:

    I got a call after my pre-op on October 3, 2011 for my lumpectomy.  There was "something" on my left lung.  I was scheduled for a CT 2 days later, which came back "indeterminate".  I had my lumpectomy and snb on October 5, 2011 and was scheduled for a PET scan on October 24, 2011.

    I was terrified since I'm a former smoker and my Momma passed away from lung cancer on 12/31/06.  The PET was kinda scary but the diagnosis is granuloma.  My RO said there are probably a lot of people walking around with it.  It can be caused by things in the air, chronic infections, etc that can cause granular tissue.  I've had 4 follow up CT's and nothing is changed so I'll get it checked about once a year unless I have other problems.

    I know how scared you are.....try not to worry.  Believe me I know how hard that is but being upset is not good for you either.  Maybe your doctor could prescribe something for you.

    I'll be praying for good results for you,

    LaDonna

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited November 2012

    Hang in there. As Hattie said, it's nothing till it's something. But we all know how you feel and send you a hug.

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  • Elizabeth1959
    Elizabeth1959 Member Posts: 346
    edited November 2012

    I am so sorry you are going thru this. I understand that the anxiety and fear is almost unbearable. I hope you find out quickly that it is benign finding. Please let us know





    Elizabeth

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited November 2012

    Hattie is right.  Hang on and don't get on those tracks.  The docs are going to be cautious (this is good!) but this is something we have to deal with.  We are holding your hand while you wait for the all clear.

    Hugs!!

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  • sbelizabeth
    sbelizabeth Member Posts: 2,889
    edited November 2012

    "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." Psalm 91:4

    I'm sorry you're suffering through this waiting and uncertainty, steph.  Remember...one day at a time. 

    You are in my prayers.  Electronic airwave hugs!

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  • Karina121293
    Karina121293 Member Posts: 370
    edited November 2012

    Oh Steph, I am sorry you have to go through this scare. Wish I could do something to take away your anxiety. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers for benign results!!! Best of luck for tomorrow's CT!!!

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  • TectonicShift
    TectonicShift Member Posts: 752
    edited May 2014

    Steph, hang in there! Don't borrow trouble. Shadows and spots can be lots of things. You don't know what you don't know. Sending good karma out your way!

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  • hopefour
    hopefour Member Posts: 459
    edited November 2012

    I so hate the fear that can overwhelm us! I am praying that this too shall pass and you are back to celebrating your three year anniversary!!

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited November 2012

    Saying a prayer right now for NO cancer.

    Big Hugs,

    Lexi

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  • everyminute
    everyminute Member Posts: 1,805
    edited November 2012

    I had an xray done prior to surgery at sloan - they told me there was something on my lung - I freaked out ,  of course, but then they said - you had a ct scan last week - its  likely from an infection.  

    Whateever it was - was 4 and half years ago now.  

    You are ok.  hugs.

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited November 2012

    I've had a lung scare...and I'm so sorry you are.  I have a nodule that is too small to biopsy and was told it most likely is nothing but scaring from an infection.  It can be so scary but try to remember it's nothing until it is something and we have cyst and nodules everywhere that we just happen to find out about.  Let us know sweetie how it goes.

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  • faithfulheart
    faithfulheart Member Posts: 544
    edited November 2012

    I just love you all so much! thank you for your prayers.........I had my ct today, I will not know anything tonight , hopefully tommorow.......I also learned that they saw a nodule on my rib#11, so I am confused.....I am not sure if its my lung or my rib!! I will sit in the waiting room..My dear Lord holding my hand, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me...........We  all can, I have moments where I feel like I will pass out from the thought of not raising my kids,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I hate this!!

    Love you all

    Steph

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  • Elizabeth1959
    Elizabeth1959 Member Posts: 346
    edited November 2012

    Steph

    I am so sorry you are going through this.  I hope you get an answer soon and that everything is ok.

    Elizabeth

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited November 2012

    So so sorry your going through this.. I too had 2 spots on my lungs..they found them when I was first diagnosed on a chest MRI... I bet you anything it's nothing! Hang in there..I will pray for strengh and clean results right now.

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  • faithfulheart
    faithfulheart Member Posts: 544
    edited November 2012

    Ok, UPDATE........ got my ct results, no tumors on my lungs!! thank you God!!! However, why is there always a however?They saw something on my liver...Doc said so small he needs an dx ultra sound. He said it could be a blood vessel or something, wait and watch probebly..........i am still so grateful for your prayers and good wishes.......I would not want this in my lungs. The Mo said, cancer patients are watched and scaned so much they find a lot of things on us that are on a lot of people they just don't know it!!!!!!!! I am sure it will be ok, he did not seem to worried...Life in the waiting room!!!!!!!!!.....We really need better magizines in here!!!!!

    LOVE.............STEPH

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  • Karina121293
    Karina121293 Member Posts: 370
    edited November 2012

    Steph, that's great news your lungs are clear!!!! What a relief!!! I was kind of depressed yesterday, could not figure out why? Then I realised it's from the pending results of your CT. We are all  in this together, aren't we? I will definitely have a better day today!!! And I totally agree with your doc about the liver thing. I know a lady from my cancer center, who was tald the same thing and that spot just stayed unchanged. Could be a SE from the chemo. Please don't worry too much. Love and hugs to you.

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  • Elizabeth1959
    Elizabeth1959 Member Posts: 346
    edited November 2012

    Yeah, that is terrific. What wonderful news. I'm so glad you are ok.

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  • TectonicShift
    TectonicShift Member Posts: 752
    edited October 2014

    yes!!!

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  • CherylinOhio
    CherylinOhio Member Posts: 623
    edited November 2012

    yeah!!!!! Love hearing good news!!! 

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  • hopefour
    hopefour Member Posts: 459
    edited November 2012

    Wiping tears of JOY while praising the Lord!!! So thankful we have each other to ease the sorrow and celebrate the joy!!

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  • Maggs09
    Maggs09 Member Posts: 193
    edited November 2012

    Thank God!

    I've been thinking of you,

    Hugs!

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited November 2012

    That is SUCH good news..I am SO SO SO SO HAPPY For you! Go celebrate! Here is to 10 more years!

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  • Maureen813
    Maureen813 Member Posts: 2,893
    edited November 2012

    Great news!!!!!! Celebrate

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited December 2012

    great news! :)

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited December 2012

    Great news Steph!  I'm glad to hear it was nothing.  I hope this helps...I also have a spot on my liver :)  Same as my lung, to small to biopsy and was found during another scan, we're just watching it.  They think it's a blood vessel, I can't remember the official name.  I bet your's is nothing as well.  Keep the faith and stay strong sis!

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  • FilterLady
    FilterLady Member Posts: 407
    edited December 2012

    Steph,

    I'm doing the happy dance for you!

    God bless you,

    LaDonna

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  • JacquelineG
    JacquelineG Member Posts: 282
    edited December 2012

    great news!

    jackie

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  • faithfulheart
    faithfulheart Member Posts: 544
    edited December 2012

    Love you all.. thank you my dear SISTAH'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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