"Suspicious" Lung Nodules

[mrgossett]

I'm looking for some info and encouragement tonight. I had a CT scan today that showed two lung nodules, the largest being 1 cm. The radiologist's report was read to me over the phone, and the nodules were described as "suspicious." The report also said that there was no sign of cancer on the CT. Exactly what is meant by a "suspicious" nodule? Also, is it possible to identify cancer from a CT? I have an appointment with a pulmonologist in a couple of days, and I'm sure he'll explain more, but I'm just devastated right now from the report. I'm a non-smoker, never been around it, otherwise healthy (I hope). I live alone, no family nearby, and no one to talk to right now. Thanks for any info and help.

[Dee123abc]

Hi, Please note that I am not in the medical field, however; my mom has gone through actual lung cancer.  We were nervous wrecks when we heard the news.  I did research and so far everything is going well.  Not to give false hope but I think of suspicious as a term for follow-up.  From personal experience a shadow toscar tissure, etc. could be what they are seeing.    Have you had a PET Scan?  Please note that we were told PET Scans can also show a false positive.  Take one day at a time and wait until you get more info.  Hopefully you will not have to have anything done.  Not sure what state you are in but my mom had a VATS procedure, Video Assisted Thorasic Surgery. It worked great.  God Bless, Dee123abc

[wmac]

I wish someone would answer you.. I understand how worried you must be.. Please let us know how your appt with the pulmonologist goes.
wmac