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Chest X-ray (Bulky)?

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Hi people. I hope your well. This is my 1st post. I'm 32 and I'm male. Several weeks ago I was in A&E with a heart issue (irregular heart beat) while I was there they did a chest x-ray.... Anyway they never mentioned anything wrong with this x-ray at the time and all was well with my heart and on my way I went. Well about a week later I got a random call from the hospital saying that the x-ray I had was showing something 'Bulky'.... When I questioned the nurse a little into it she said it appears to be near where all the blood vessels to the lung are and they want to do a CT scan to have a closer look. I'm obviously very worried about this and it's unfortunately something that enters my mind daily.... I've got a week now until my scan... Has anyone any thoughts on the wording 'Bulk'.... She also said the dr's hadn't left any measurements in my notes for whatever it is there seeing.... Also worth noting I'm not having any symptoms of anything 

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    My mam has lung cancer and I never heard that word used... also my dad has just had a ct scan and he has a lump in his lung... they usually use the word nodule or mass so not sure... hoping everything goes well for you 

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    Thank you for replying... Sorry to hear about your mam, yeh it's a funny word to use isn't it. I'm hoping all is well 

     

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    Sorry to hear you're going through this, it must be a really difficult time for you.

    I'm 35, and was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2021, after it was first picked up on a scan in May 2021. It was initially described as a 'shadow' on the x-ray, then a lesion. Don't think'bulky' was ever mentioned. There were many other things they were expecting it to be other than lung cancer. Regarding symptoms, I didn't have any lung cancer symptoms - it was found coincidentally on a scan for something else, and as such it was caught in its early stages. As a result, I had a surgical biopsy (wedge resection), then had a completion VATS lobectomy in February 2022, and my treatment is now complete (no radiotherapy or chemo required).

    I know it's hard, especially with all the worrying information about lung cancer available, but try not to assume the worst. And if it does turn out to be cancer, caught in early stages, lung cancer can be treatable. Wishing you all the best.

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    Hay Laura,

    Thanks for replying, Its reassuring hearing your story and I'm really happy how treatment has been for you. You must me so happy... I'm trying not to think too much about it but it is really hard. I won't lie I've had a couple of moments where I've just broken down. But I think this is the 'Not Knowing' that's getting to me. I think if I was told I had cancer and what stage, the treatment and out look plan, I'd be able to deal with it better. Even make peace with it and get on with the road ahead. 

    Much Love 

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