lung cancer

[babbs620]

Hi I recently was dx with auto immune encephalopathy...My neuro had me on 2000 mg cellcept daily after we stopped the IV steroids, about 5 month ago I started having deep chest pain shoutness of breath and my collar bone was like getting larger my neuro endo and md said anxiety and put me on meds for depression and stress....I decided to find a different neuro because neuro issues getting worse legs weaker tremors and jerks...the first think she said is cancer can make neruo issues worse. she sched a cat scan and I have a lesion in my right lung. Im going to get pet scan next week .....is a lesion in the lung usually benign? Im so scared my other disorder has taken a toll on me Im scared to death that I might be battling lung cancer too. Thanks barbara  

[babbs620]

  Im sorry to hear that....I hope your medical issues get better, and how nice of you to take your personal time and help us people on the page....there isnt enough people out there like you....I wish the best for you and your family. you arent suffering from encephalopathy by any chance? if so maybe I can help you in some way :) god bless Barbara

[Londres70]

Glad everything went good for you.

No, never had cancer; lots of my family members have.  I am an Oncology nurse.  

I have been battling some health issues in the last two years.  

[babbs620]

Again Thank you for responded...I had my petscan and my doctor called and said that everything looks ok...exact words :)...I am so happy whatever the lesion is in my lung it isnt cancer, just wanted to let you know and hopefully will help another if they read my post. I know it can be so scary. Im not sure if you are on the forum because you have beat cancer on if you are fighting it now, which ever reason god bless and I hope you are doing good :)

[Londres70]

Keep us posted.

[babbs620]

thanks for the response.....I guess you are right about the lymphoma I knew that going in....My grandmother had lymphoma and my grandfather died of lung cancer....just trying to keep my sanity while I wait for results....sometimes not knowing can be worse then having the facts....again thanks Barbara

[Londres70]

A rare side effect of Cellcept is Lymphoma.  Not to induce your panic but I would recommend having Lymphoma ruled out.  

A lesion in the lung can be benign or malignant.

The PET scan will reveal more.