Scarred stiff

hi everyone I just joined as I been reading ppl posts and everyone does the same google and think you have cancer , I had a terrible cough and found it hard to breathe so I phoned 111 to get some antibiotics my husband gave me this flu with a cough but mine was worse than his as I do smoke so they sent an ambulance and took me to ae 111 always think you having a heart attack , anyway they put me on oxygen give me steroids and antibiotics and done a x Ray they said ther was something sinister on bottom ov my lung he said it could be lung disease so he refer me to a lung specialist, he sent me for a ct scan he said it looks much better than my X-ray and my cough as gone as soon as I took the last antibiotics but he said I have enlarged lymph nodes in my lung so he said this could be from infection or lung cancer so I’m having a pet scan tomorrow and waiting for a biopsy and a lung function test he also tested my bloods for hiv anyone else have this done ? I’m just scared I only had a cough and now going threw all this .

  • Hi Cazer,

    Thank you for posting. I see from your post that you are worried about your upcoming tests, but these are very important in determining what is wrong, so there isn't a way around as it's the only way a doctor can diagnose you. When you are worried that you may have cancer, it can be tempting to look for answers on an online forum, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. 

    I hope this is helpful and all the best for your next appointments,

    Moderator Anastasia