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Worried about possible lung met

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    • July 24, 2015 at 8:22 am
    davekarrie
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      I am worried that I have a possible lung met.  My history: I had a 1.5mm mel in Nov 2010, went micro to 1 lymph node, 42 nodes removed under left arm,  been NED since.  Have been healthy since about 1 month ago when I started coughing.  Cough has been getting worse, went to dr. last fri, thought maybe infection, have been on antibiotic for 1 week, not better. Got chest xray the other day and dr. said there is a 3cm spot on right lung. I go see my oncologist next Tue sure they will do scans.  Hoping this is some sort of infection and not a lung met, but preparing myself for the worse and wanted to touch base with this awesome group if this is the case. Thanks for any input. Dave

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        • July 24, 2015 at 7:51 pm
        dfeng
        Participant

          Best wishes and pray for you.

            • July 24, 2015 at 8:56 pm
            RaquelP
            Participant

              So sorry to hear of your anxiety. Unfortunately, until you get confirmation of what it is your mind will wander. Hang in there, try to keep yourself occupied and when you get worried allow yourself some time to be worried and then move on to something that makes you happy. Easier said than done, I know, but worrying doesn't change the pathology.

              Best wishes that it turns out to be nothing. If it turns out to be something, you have many options for treatment and a whole lotta people on here that will support and guide you.

               

              • July 24, 2015 at 8:56 pm
              RaquelP
              Participant

                So sorry to hear of your anxiety. Unfortunately, until you get confirmation of what it is your mind will wander. Hang in there, try to keep yourself occupied and when you get worried allow yourself some time to be worried and then move on to something that makes you happy. Easier said than done, I know, but worrying doesn't change the pathology.

                Best wishes that it turns out to be nothing. If it turns out to be something, you have many options for treatment and a whole lotta people on here that will support and guide you.

                 

                • July 24, 2015 at 8:56 pm
                RaquelP
                Participant

                  So sorry to hear of your anxiety. Unfortunately, until you get confirmation of what it is your mind will wander. Hang in there, try to keep yourself occupied and when you get worried allow yourself some time to be worried and then move on to something that makes you happy. Easier said than done, I know, but worrying doesn't change the pathology.

                  Best wishes that it turns out to be nothing. If it turns out to be something, you have many options for treatment and a whole lotta people on here that will support and guide you.

                   

                • July 24, 2015 at 7:51 pm
                dfeng
                Participant

                  Best wishes and pray for you.

                  • July 24, 2015 at 7:51 pm
                  dfeng
                  Participant

                    Best wishes and pray for you.

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