scared to death
I had RSV pneumonia in Nov. Recovered well. On Tuesday I went to ER with an ear infection. As precaution, they did a chest x-ray which led to a CT scan. The results are terrifying. No symptoms - no SOB - no fever etc. Scan says suggestive of multifocal pneumonia. But the CT scan says the following (what has me terrified is the irregular shaped nodules) - are they always cancer? Have an appt. with pluminologist on the 6th. There are multiple
bilateral irregularly-shaped lung nodules. Several lung nodules demonstrate central cavitary changes. Example nodule
within the medial superior segment of the right lower lobe measures 3.1 x 2.6 cm with central cavitation. Additional 4 x 2.6
cm irregularly-shaped nodule is present within the anterior left upper lobe. This lesion is without cavitary changes. No
pleural effusions. No pneumothorax. Heart size is normal. No pericardial effusion. There are shotty mediastinal and
bilateral hilar lymph nodes, likely reactive. Liver density is decreased. There are bilateral simple appearing renal cysts.
Please, any input, good or bad would help!!!
Hi
I can definitely understand why you would be scared. What you have been through is a lot and it is coming at you all at once. I am so glad you have an appointment coming up soon. We are not medical professionals so I can't help unfortunately with your scan results. However, I did want to send you over this article with further information about imaging: https://lungcancer.net/diagnosis/imaging-tests. I hope this is helpful. Sending you lots of strength as you wait for your appointment. If you find you are nervous waiting, you could always ask if you could be put on a waiting list for any cancellations. Some places will allow patients to do that. Wishing you all the best. Jill (Team Member) 
I hope everything goes well with your appointment. Please Please make sure you go over all of these concerns what this all means and what you need to look out for. We know this is a scary and frantic time- building up a transparent conversation with your doctor is the key! Wishing you all the very best!
Yolanda (Team Member)
