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Do shadows on the lung often turn out to be cancer? any help appreciated!!!!

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All of this has happened to me within the last week! The Dr sent me for blood tests and a chest xray - as a matter of urgency (according to my Dr) i have been referred to a specialist. The xray revealed a 'shadow' on my left lung. I know that a simple xray is not 100% diagnostic but i cant stop thinking about outcomes, from it not being cancer to having weeks to live! I cant begin to deal with this until i know what is what. It's this damn waiting!!!! Even a diagnosis of cancer would break this waiting and wondering - I feel i am in some type of limbo. It's the uncertainty Do these shadows often turn out to be cancer? Ive had a cough for months, get night sweats and i feel so old at 40 - tired and fatgued. Ive smoked for ten years, stupidly x

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    Thanks so much for your reply my love! Yes its bloody horrible waiting isnt it! It's all i can think about - sounds like you are the same too. I know this sounds strange, but for me, not knowing feels worse than being told ive got cancer. What do ya tell people? you cant say 'ive got cancer', just i that you might. But then i worry about worrying people if it turns out to be ok. I've had to tell work as ive been off for a few weeks. Its like a living nightmare isnt it?

    Paul x

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    Thanks so much for your reply my love! Yes its bloody horrible waiting isnt it! It's all i can think about - sounds like you are the same too. I know this sounds strange, but for me, not knowing feels worse than being told ive got cancer. What do ya tell people? you cant say 'ive got cancer', just i that you might. But then i worry about worrying people if it turns out to be ok. I've had to tell work as ive been off for a few weeks. Its like a living nightmare isnt it?

    Paul x

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