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Scared - CT scan showed a spot on my lung. So upset and feeling lost

Clareabelle
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Ok so I’m so upset even writing this, I was diagnosed with BC in Jan 23 , had a resection and by December I was NED , all scans and colonoscopies fine , then roll on to a month ago I had a CT and they said I had a undeterminate 2mm spot on my lung and to do another CT in 4 months. I’m just left thinking 24/7
My anxiety has hit an all time high , no sleep ect and generally down in the dumps   
I don’t know what I want to gain from writing this here ?
Is there anything I should do or has anyone got anything to share?  I feel in self destruction mode too.  
I’m lost

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  • Hi Clare

    • During a scan 7 years ago for my current cancer a 2mm nodule was found in my lung. I was told that this is fairly common in the general population and that at 2mm and the shape of it did not raise any concerns. A recent scan shows it is now 3mm and again is not considered to be a problem but will have another scan in 6 months to make sure.
    • You can probably relax a bit. I know easier said than done given that these nodules mostly benign are very slow growing. Your next scan will show the doctors if it has changed in any way and if not you can start to sleep easy again.
    • I too have extreme anxiety and find keeping busy, contact with friends and family, plenty of excercise, fresh air, good diet and a regular bedtime and getting up early reduce anxiety levels. I do not sleep well either this wrecks the next day. I have not gone down the route of medication but a mild sleeping pill may help. If you are feeling self destructive tell those close to you and possibly your doctor. Hope this is of help.
    • Ed
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  • Hi Clare

    • During a scan 7 years ago for my current cancer a 2mm nodule was found in my lung. I was told that this is fairly common in the general population and that at 2mm and the shape of it did not raise any concerns. A recent scan shows it is now 3mm and again is not considered to be a problem but will have another scan in 6 months to make sure.
    • You can probably relax a bit. I know easier said than done given that these nodules mostly benign are very slow growing. Your next scan will show the doctors if it has changed in any way and if not you can start to sleep easy again.
    • I too have extreme anxiety and find keeping busy, contact with friends and family, plenty of excercise, fresh air, good diet and a regular bedtime and getting up early reduce anxiety levels. I do not sleep well either this wrecks the next day. I have not gone down the route of medication but a mild sleeping pill may help. If you are feeling self destructive tell those close to you and possibly your doctor. Hope this is of help.
    • Ed
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