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 have had several CT scans.  I have never had my results the same day.  I think it takes quite a while for them to be read by a radiographer.  I think the consultant gets the images quickly because I have seen the consultant when he has the images but not the radiographers extensive report.  I usually see the consultant 2-3 weeks after the CT scans and then he has the radiographers report and the images.  I can only speak for myself of course. Tthe radiographers report thoroughly examines all aspects and makes recommendations.

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