Stable lung nodules

I had 7 mets in my lungs in 06/2016. Had 5 combo ipi/nivo then nivo for 52 treatmants. By August of 2017 all 7 were gone except for 1 that had shrunk to 2mm and has been 2mm since. Oncologist and Radiologist both think it is dead tumor scaring. I stopped treatment in August of 2018 and have had 3 scans and no change in the size, still 2mm.

Some lung nodules can be attributed to granular tissue and are not related to melanoma. These are benign and unless symptomatic require no treatment nor follow up.

Melanie

Hello.  I’m new to this forum.  I have a somewhat similar story.  I was diagnosed with two 2x2cm melanoma tumors in March 2018 via a lung biopsy and follow-up PET/CT scan (after a small “cyst” on my neck was id’d as probable metastatic).  After a year of Opdivo treatment (11 infusions) a second full body PET/CT scan 10 days ago indicates no evidence of malignancy.  One tumor/nodule is “resolved” from which I gather means it is not there or too small to see (a CT scan 3 mos ago measured it at 2x5mm).  However, the other “nodule” (they had different term — I don’t have the report with me), while showing no maliganacy remains at approximately 1x1cm.  The Onc said is is likely scar tissue.  And I looked at the side by side comparisons of the year old and latest PET/CT scans — there is only black void where there was once two very bright glowing activities.  Even so, I’m not celebrating and I do not use the term NED.  Time will tell — I have another CT scan in 3 mos with what will be my last scheduled Opdivo treatment.  I hope for the same good news.  Afterwards, the plan is periodic scans for the next few years or so.  Am I being overly cautious with the recent results?  Have others had the same emotional reaction of continued uncertainty?  I want to feel good about the results, but I just find it hard to be overly cheered.  Some thoughtful words of wisdom and experience would greatly appreciated.  Thank you.