My husband was originally diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer in 2007. He has been clear until his most recent check up last month. At this time, two small nodules were discovered on one lung that lit up on the PET (however, report said low FDG uptake). Another nodule was seen on the other lung but did not light up. The report also states, "Given the history of head & neck carcinoma, multiple pulmonary nodules would raise possibility of metastatic disease."

The doctor is suggesting a "wait and see" approach. This is due to the size of the nodules. He says they are so small that it would be very difficult to get an accurate biopsy. He suggests waiting until the first of the year and getting another scan to see if the nodules have grown.

The waiting part especially worries me. I am afraid while we are waiting that if it is cancer, it will spread elsewhere. The doctor says he doesn't think it will spread in that amount of time. However, I know he can't guarantee that.

I am just wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar to this and can offer any suggestions. Or, maybe someone has come across some research on this and can share.
Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!