JimmyR
Hello,
I am writing because the doctor had ordered an X-Ray and CT Scan of my chest.
The findings said there is a Spiculated Mass in the upper left lobe of the lung. As a result, they have ordered a PET Scan of my entire torso. My question is, do I have cause to be alarmed. I have heard that a Spiculated Mass is normally malignant? Can anyone tell me if this is true? I have so many questions and can't bear this waiting. I'm scheduled to have .y PET Scan this Thursday, May 5th. Any help would be very appreciated.
Thank you!
Alisa Moderator
Hi
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3403798/#:~:text=Nodules%20with%20spiculated%20borders%20(due,%2Finflammatory%20lesion%20%5B11%5D.
JimmyR
Alisa, thank you so much for responding. I will absolutely keep you informed.
I lost my husband in December to cancer. I cared for him for 2 1/2 years. It's quite different being on this side. I will try to remain positive and just take things as they unfold. Thank you so much for responding to me.
Alisa Moderator
Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo Moderator
Wishing you the very best!
JimmyR
Hi,
So, a little update. I had my PET Scan completed on Thursday. The doctor called me the same day. He said it appears that the mass in my lung is cancer. He said I will need to see a Pulmonoligist. On a good note, it does not appear to have metastasized to anywhere else. I have an appointment with him on May 26th.
No one has suggested seeing an oncologist? I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. I'm a bit bewildered and trying to let things sink in for now.
Thanks!
Alisa Moderator
Hi
I can understand not sending you to an oncologist right away since it looks early stage it is possible that surgery and/or radiation will be what is needed. However, I'm surprised he suggested a pulmonolist and not a thoracic surgeon as your next step. I'm sure that doctor will guide you to where you need to be though. Do you know if the pulmonologist an interventional pulmonologist? ~ Alisa
rosi
So, in your case, the referral to a pulmonologist to manage your care seems to me to be appropriate as it was done in my case. The pulmo then can review all info, and refer you to either a thoracic surgeon, if appropriate, or to an oncologist if your case warrants it. My advice is try to find the best pulmonologist you can to manage your care. And be your own best advocate. All the best JimmyR
JimmyR
Alisa I do not know. Since I had dealt with an Oncologist for my husband, who we both liked very much, do you think I should reach out to him? Any guidance of what my next steps should be, would be appreciated. Thanks!
JimmyR
Alisa Moderator
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