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Liver Nodule

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    • August 30, 2013 at 5:59 pm
    shelbug66
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      Brief history (I have completed a profile): Nodular melanoma in October of 2010, WLE and SNB (negative for spread).  Staged 1B.

      Brief history (I have completed a profile): Nodular melanoma in October of 2010, WLE and SNB (negative for spread).  Staged 1B.

      In October of 2012, I was preparing for a complete hysterectomy, and because of the issues I was having, a CT scan was ordered, which did not show any abnormalities on my liver or lungs.  Forward to last week (August 2013), after having appendicitis symptoms, a CT scan was done which ruled out appendicits, however it found a small nodule on my liver and some type of scarring in the lower lobe of my right lung.  I did have pneumonia in that lung earlier this year, so I'm not getting to excited about that.  The liver nodule has me somewhat concerned.  It was small enough the radiologist was unable to 'characterize' it, but suggested it could be a cyst.  The doctor (who is a general practitioner) that I had to see doesn't seem concerned, but did suggest I should have another scan in 6 months to see if there are any changes.

      I did meet with an oncologist after my melanoma diagnosis as a precaution, but only see my dermatologist on a regular basis now.  I'm wondering if I am being paranoid, or should I contact the oncologist about the results of this CT scan?

      Shelley

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        • August 30, 2013 at 11:36 pm
        washoegal
        Participant

          The best answer is do whatever makes you feel the most comfortable.  If you are going to see the Onc have the CT scans sent to him in advance.  What I would do personally is see if I could have the scans move up a little, 3-4 months repeat.  I would doubt if there is anything to worry about but it's not worth taking chances about.

           

          Good Luck,

          Mary

          Stage 3a

          • August 30, 2013 at 11:36 pm
          washoegal
          Participant

            The best answer is do whatever makes you feel the most comfortable.  If you are going to see the Onc have the CT scans sent to him in advance.  What I would do personally is see if I could have the scans move up a little, 3-4 months repeat.  I would doubt if there is anything to worry about but it's not worth taking chances about.

             

            Good Luck,

            Mary

            Stage 3a

            • August 30, 2013 at 11:36 pm
            washoegal
            Participant

              The best answer is do whatever makes you feel the most comfortable.  If you are going to see the Onc have the CT scans sent to him in advance.  What I would do personally is see if I could have the scans move up a little, 3-4 months repeat.  I would doubt if there is anything to worry about but it's not worth taking chances about.

               

              Good Luck,

              Mary

              Stage 3a

              • August 31, 2013 at 12:13 am
              JerryfromFauq
              Participant

                Agree, Mary

                • September 1, 2013 at 3:04 pm
                shelbug66
                Participant

                  Thanks both of you for your advice.  I'm seeing my gyn on some of the other issues I was having that prompted this CT in the first place, we'll see what he thinks as well.

                   

                  Shelley

                  • September 1, 2013 at 3:04 pm
                  shelbug66
                  Participant

                    Thanks both of you for your advice.  I'm seeing my gyn on some of the other issues I was having that prompted this CT in the first place, we'll see what he thinks as well.

                     

                    Shelley

                    • September 1, 2013 at 3:04 pm
                    shelbug66
                    Participant

                      Thanks both of you for your advice.  I'm seeing my gyn on some of the other issues I was having that prompted this CT in the first place, we'll see what he thinks as well.

                       

                      Shelley

                      • August 31, 2013 at 12:13 am
                      JerryfromFauq
                      Participant

                        Agree, Mary

                        • August 31, 2013 at 12:13 am
                        JerryfromFauq
                        Participant

                          Agree, Mary

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