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Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 32 | I had my first post CT Scan 10 days ago. Today I spoke with the nurse and she said the test only showed a small stable nodule on my left lung. I said "doesn't the word stable imply that it was seen there before?" She replied that would be the case. I said I was never advised by anyone prior to that of the nodule. My wife and I would surely remember that! I have an appointment with my Oncologist on the 26th. In the meantime, should I be worried? I will be, but should I be???
Thanks!!
John Retired US Government (DoD)
Age: 61
SCC/BOT discovered neck mass 11/08
Removed neck mass 09/01/09
Final Diagnosis after scoping on 02/08/09
Chemotherapy and Radiation: Paclitaxel and Carboplatin, 8 weeks of chemo (1X weekly) and daily radiation both sides of neck). First treatment 03/02/09
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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | My first 2 scans post Tx showed "areas (in my lung) that could not be excluded" but by my 3rd scan, almost a year post Tx, all had resolved themselves.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 32 | Thanks, David. I'll let you know what I ultimately discover.
John Retired US Government (DoD)
Age: 61
SCC/BOT discovered neck mass 11/08
Removed neck mass 09/01/09
Final Diagnosis after scoping on 02/08/09
Chemotherapy and Radiation: Paclitaxel and Carboplatin, 8 weeks of chemo (1X weekly) and daily radiation both sides of neck). First treatment 03/02/09
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