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

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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  • I so hope things go well - same day results is a very good thing isnt it.

    I was told on the appointments line Thursday evening that i may hear something tomorrow - this Friday - about seeing the consultant - ive been going to check to see if a letter has arrived and keep eyeing up the answer machine lol. So glad your kids are keeping you positive, although i'm sure you have youre moments too. Please post something to say how youre getting on. Its amazing how this forum can help make you feel less lonely - there are some lovely people in this world still and its up-lifting to experience genuine care and concern from strangers who have no agenda, only kind concern.

    Hope all goes well love - god bless ya and keep ya chin up.

    x

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  • I so hope things go well - same day results is a very good thing isnt it.

    I was told on the appointments line Thursday evening that i may hear something tomorrow - this Friday - about seeing the consultant - ive been going to check to see if a letter has arrived and keep eyeing up the answer machine lol. So glad your kids are keeping you positive, although i'm sure you have youre moments too. Please post something to say how youre getting on. Its amazing how this forum can help make you feel less lonely - there are some lovely people in this world still and its up-lifting to experience genuine care and concern from strangers who have no agenda, only kind concern.

    Hope all goes well love - god bless ya and keep ya chin up.

    x

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