Hi Reu and thank you for posting,

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so overwhelmed by anxiety at the moment. It sounds as though you have a lot to cope with, especially after experiencing a syncopal episode a few months ago and while trying to manage the sale of a family property. This must be a very difficult and stressful time for you.

Many people find waiting for tests and results particularly challenging. It can leave them feeling uncertain and as though they have little control over what is happening, which can understandably increase feelings of worry and anxiety.

Lung nodules are quite commonly found on scans, and it is often recommended that they are monitored over time. Most lung nodules are not cancerous (benign), although follow-up scans are sometimes needed to check whether there have been any changes.

I can understand why you are concerned about the symptoms you have described, including the discomfort in your chest and your tickly cough. While these symptoms may not be related to the lung nodule and could have a number of other causes, such as a viral infection, it would be sensible to arrange an appointment with your GP if you have not already done so. They can examine you, assess your symptoms and decide whether any further tests are needed.

I am pleased to hear that you have the support of your family around you. I also appreciate that deciding whether to tell your daughter about being recalled for a scan may feel difficult. There is no right or wrong decision, and you may find it helpful to think about what support you would like from her and what feels comfortable for you.

If you would like to talk things through further, you are very welcome to contact us again. Alternatively, you can speak with one of our cancer information nurses on our freephone helpline, 0808 800 4040, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Jemma