Surgery or radiotherapy for lung cancer

I have a 1cm nodule in my lung with no symptoms. I'm trying to decide on surgery or radiotherapy to remove it. I am 73 & reasonably healthy. I would appreciate views from anybody with similar. Thank you 

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  • Hi Bilko Pat. Sorry to hear your news . I have the same thing as yourself, a 1cm nodule on upper right lung which they’ve told me is highly likely to be a lung cancer .  I have opted for the surgery which I am awaiting now . I am 62 years old and was told there is no spread so surgery, even tho it’s major, is the best treatment for a ( hopefully) curative result . I do hope you come to a decision, and I wish you all the best xx

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  • Hi Bilko Pat. Sorry to hear your news . I have the same thing as yourself, a 1cm nodule on upper right lung which they’ve told me is highly likely to be a lung cancer .  I have opted for the surgery which I am awaiting now . I am 62 years old and was told there is no spread so surgery, even tho it’s major, is the best treatment for a ( hopefully) curative result . I do hope you come to a decision, and I wish you all the best xx

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  • Hi Shebella.. Thank you very much for your message. After some more discussions & very helpful messages online, like you I opted for surgery. I was very quickly admitted on the 19/12/24 & was home on the 22nd. I am slowly recovering, & waiting for the results of the biopsy. If you have any questions about my experience, I would be happy to share..

    Good luck & best wishes.

    Bilko-Pat