I posted a message a couple of weeks ago about my 2 year post cancer op check up. (The memory has been absolute rubbish since Chemo so can't find where I should be lol!) Anyway, had my visit to hospital after chest x-ray (was fine) and CT with 'contrast' (not fine). Lovely Doctor and she listened to me. Said I had an enlarged lymph node, right next to my trachea (windpipe), could be infection or could be a revisit from my unwelcome pal! I've had a really horrendous cold ('flu like with cough and fever). So suggested an Ebus (bronchoscope with biopsy. I had it done (more unpleasant than anything I've experienced), I think the reason being the 'tube' is a bit fatter than a regular Endoscopr. So it's waiting time again. I was a wreck before I saw the Doctor but totally unworried after finding out my options etc. To anyone who may go through a similar experience my advice would be 'do not panic' (easy for me to say now) the exerts will tell you exactly what happens if you just ask. I asked the questions on ALL the worst case scenarios and was told truthfully. TRUST the experts, they know what they're talking about. After under going Lung cancer surgery (lower right lobe removal and upper wedge) then contracting Pneumonia and Sepsis within 12 hours of a successful operation, temporary tracheaostomy turNing a 5 day stay into almost 4 weeks I now feel I can face pretty much anything.
