Hi, really suffering with anxiety whilst undergoing tests for a nodule on my lung. Can someone please help me put my mind at rest?

Hi, my name is Sandra and I’m currently undergoing tests on a 2cm lung nodule.  I have a PET scan tomorrow and lung biopsy on Friday.  I have previously been told by my gp that the nodule is smooth so isn’t likely to be cancer so why am I having all these other tests.

i suffer really badly with anxiety and take citalopram but its fully out of control at the moment.  I’m hoping someone may be able to put my mind at rest.  Thank you

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  • Hi Miss

    Go with the experience of your GP that the smooth nodule is benign. The scans and biopsy are just to make sure and is standard procedure for everyone. It is not easy waiting for the results but can give reassurance when they come. My recent scan results took 4 weeks so it is a long anxious wait. Mine showed cancer to be stable so Im massively relieved. Im hoping yours is even better news.

    Ed

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  • Hi Miss

    Go with the experience of your GP that the smooth nodule is benign. The scans and biopsy are just to make sure and is standard procedure for everyone. It is not easy waiting for the results but can give reassurance when they come. My recent scan results took 4 weeks so it is a long anxious wait. Mine showed cancer to be stable so Im massively relieved. Im hoping yours is even better news.

    Ed

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