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

  • HI Guys,

    the waiting is always the worse.... you feel like you can cope with anything, when you know what it is..

    But the no knowing is what does you in.... and that is because you imagine all the worst case sinarios...... Nothing the doctors can tell you will be as bad as you imagined it to be.

    I wish I could make things easier for you both... but unfortunately I can't....... but I can be here and try and help you keep sane util your tests are done and your results are in.... There are a lot of people here who will help you.. if you let them

    Please feel free to come in and ask any questions and discuss any fears you have

    We will be here for as long as you need us

    Love Caz xxx

  • Thank you Caz ... my partner is currently waiting for a CT scan .. we were told today he has a shadow on right  lung ... so it's a big question mark right now and all sorts of mixed emotions ...

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