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CT scan

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Deecee666 · 24/12/2023 17:53

I'm worried sick. To keep it brief my husband had pneumonia in September and was very ill. He had a follow up chest x ray in October that showed a new shadow he was treated with antibiotics and a follow up arranged which again showed it still there. He had a ct scan on Thursday and friday got a call to say results are back but needs to come in for face to face next week. We are all assuming the worst that they have found cancer. He doesn't have any symptoms. Is there a chance it could be something else. It has completely consumed me, I am tearful all the time. I know I just need to wait but its agony.

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softsummerrain · 24/12/2023 18:05

Aww I know it's so so worrying. There is nothing you can do is there but worry! I can't offer any practical advice I'm sorry. Other than worrying isn't going to change anything. Hopefully you can get the scan out of the way as soon as possible and that it will be nothing.

Summer19 · 24/12/2023 18:11

The results could have been copied to his GP, would they be able to give you any insight?

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Deecee666 · 24/12/2023 18:15

Thank you, he had the ct scan o. Thursday got a call Friday to come in and see consultant next Thursday . 😔

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WashItTomorrow · 24/12/2023 18:17

A consultant in which department?

noodles44 · 24/12/2023 18:20

When I had breast cancer, they gave ALL scan results in person - good and bad.

Easier said than done, but try not to worry as if it is nothing, you will have had a grim few days of worrying. If it is something, you will deal with it.

Scan anxiety is a real thing though and the waiting is often worse than the news as your mind goes into overdrive.

Good luck, I hope you can put it to one side for now and enjoy Christmas and then have good news when you see the consultant x

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Deecee666 · 24/12/2023 18:23

Thank you so much Noodles, that is good advice and has helped. I will keep that in mind when I find negat8ve thoughts drifting in. Best wishes to you and your family x

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Sunflower8848 · 24/12/2023 18:23

Might be something as simple as lung nodules. They may need to do a biopsy. They are very common and most are not cancerous. Relax and enjoy Christmas 🎄

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Deecee666 · 24/12/2023 18:25

Thank you so much Sunflower, I hadn't even thought of that. That has helped knowing it could be this.Best wishes to you and your family. Hope you have a peaceful and happy Christmas xx

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Summer19 · 25/12/2023 17:39

I would really try not to worry. There must be some reason for the shadow on the lung that the consultant would want to discuss. It may be a range of other conditions not cancer.

LaurieStrode · 25/12/2023 18:04

A friend had multiple scans (she's a former smoker) and it turned out to be an unusual cluster of nerves making a shadow.

Not to minimize but if it is cancer , there are wonderful new drugs. My sister was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer 6.5 years ago and (knock wood) is doing well, lives alone, travels, etc.

Cruel of your consultant to make that call right before Christmas weekend but try to enjoy the rest of today and the next few days. 🎄💐

lesdeluges · 25/12/2023 18:44

I had a finding that was similar. It was Ground Glass Opacity (have a google) Never heard of it before, but can be, and in my case was, the result of infection and it showed up on CT. It can show up for a long long time after pneumonia and Covid 19. It is not cancer.

I hope all will be well, but it is a worrying time for you all. No way out of that until you know what it is.

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Deecee666 · 25/12/2023 19:41

Thank you so much for commenting, I hope you continue to stay well. Fingers crossed 🤞 xx

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Deecee666 · 25/12/2023 19:42

Thank-you so much for commenting and giving us hope. Best wishes to you for a happy new year x

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youdontneedtopoo · 25/12/2023 19:49

I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks ago and can confirm, the waiting is absolutely the worst part (although I know it doesn't ease the fear as lots of people told me that and I was still absolutely tortured). But once you know what it is they will know how to treat it, whether it's cancer or not. It will be okay Flowers

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Deecee666 · 26/12/2023 09:52

Thank you @LaurieStrode I hope your sister continues to do well and thank you @youdontneedtopoo I hope they are treating and getting you back well. Bloody cancer!! Only 2 more days until we find out. Thank-you everyone who have guided and given advice it has helped me so much.

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olympicsrock · 26/12/2023 09:56

Hey - at the very worst they will tell you that there is a mass or nodule which needs a biopsy to determine what it is . Could be scar tissue from pneumonia or something else. This is protocol to make sure they don’t miss a cancer but don’t think he worst at this point.

rainbowruthie · 26/12/2023 10:13

I am sending you my very best wishes.
I agree with pp that this could well be scarring on his lung, especially as he has no symptoms.
Earlier this year I found myself on the two week cancer pathway for suspected bladder cancer. The two weeks stretched to four and the waiting was awful. Completely usual for scan results to be given in person, I had my scan and then had to wait for cystoscopy, results all at that appointment...I do not have bladder cancer - phew!

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Deecee666 · 26/12/2023 10:25

Thank you so much @rainbowruthie that is comforting to know and what a relief for you to not have cancer. I have found all comments so helpful in stopping me from going into a panic. Like so many have said the wait is the worst part. Thank you

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Deecee666 · 26/12/2023 10:26

Thank you that is good to know. Appreciate everyone taking the time to respond to my post
Best wishes

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Summer19 · 26/12/2023 19:00

The waiting is the very worst. Genuinely. A family member was unfortunately diagnosed with lung cancer last year, but only early stages, surgery, no chemo and have made a full recovery. It is unlikely that your husband does have cancer, but sometimes the worst thing you fear doesn't turn out half as badly as you feared either.

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Deecee666 · 26/12/2023 19:09

Thank you @Summer19 I'm so pleased to hear your family member is doing well and thank you for posting I will try to stay positive. I'll be just glad to have Thursday out the way.

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Sholkedabemus · 26/12/2023 19:27

Ignore everyone telling you not to worry, it’s stupid advice. Of course you are going to worry. You will get through this though as we find strength we didn’t know we have. I’ve been through the all the tests and the waiting and I’ve actually had cancer. This was over ten years ago and I’m currently cancer free. Even with a cancer diagnosis, there are many excellent treatments available.

Summer19 · 28/12/2023 09:09

The very best of luck today x

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Deecee666 · 28/12/2023 11:30

Thank you @Summer19 I will let you all know. Fingers crossed xx

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rainbowruthie · 28/12/2023 11:45

All good wishes from me too