Lung Nodules?

[nicol612]

I had 10 noncalcified pulmonary nodules from 3-7mm show on a CT scan for something unrelated in Nov 08 when these were found. Since, CT scans revealed 2 more nodules in June 09 and now a whopping 15 nodules 3-7mm in size on my recent scan a week ago. Anyone have a take on what could be causing these? I am 32, non-smoker as of 6-09 and smoked for 23 yrs, since I was 9. the 3 newest nodules have come after I quit smoking. Drs tell me not to worry, yet cannot tell me the cause of these nodules or even what they are......Any suggestions? Im going crazy wondering.....

Thanks in advance!

[Jerry_NJ]

I agree with antoit, and reply just to add positive emphasis.

Anything smaller than 2mm is likely not even noted.

[antoit]

Don't worry Hudsongrl!!! as i recall they were already stable after nearly a year...plus they are very very tiny!!! All the odds are in your favour!
Let us know how it goes!!!

A.

[Hudsongrl]

Hubby going for  repeat CT scan of a 2mm  and 3 mm nodules.  I am freaking out tonite as usual. It has been 18 months since these were first found. Praying for stability. Like last time. Anyone out there to talk me down?

[Hudsongrl]

Hi there my husband has 2 micronodules 2 mm and 3 mm stable so far, that we have been watching for 15 months.  Next scan in 6 weeks. If your husband had lung nodules for 3 years and they end up being stable on this next scan i would not worry. As others have said cancerous nodules change in that amount of time. Lots of people have benign nodules. Glad the liver ultrasound went well. I was once told my liver looked " odd" during removal of sn ovary and went thru a zillion tests to rule out liver issues. That was 8 years ago...nothing was found and I am still here. But, it scared me to death. I am not much of a drinker and never have bern , so i couldn't figure out why my liver looked odd. I have since learned livers ....even normal  ones can look odd. Who knew?

[Jerry_NJ]

As a fellow 70s couple "we" can report that lung nodules that are cancerous are very active, changes can be seen between CT scans only a few months apart. I believe lung nodules are rather common, even in the younger folks, but most are not malignant.... do not require any treatment.  Seems you doctors low key approach suggest that is your case.  As them for specific advice, I would.  

Actively growing lung nodules may be tested using a needle biopsy - an same day (out-patient) test in our experience.

[Mailleraye]

Thank you for your comments. The main reason I am worried is that until yesterday we were not aware that these nodules existed. There has been no scans or checks of any kind during the past 3 years. The CT scan t.hat showed the nodules was for the kidneys. Once a problem was detected with the kidney, it seems to me that the chest nodules were put on hold.