Hey guys

[lillypaddle]

Went in today for some lung/breathing tests. Smoked since I was 17, quit about 4 years ago. I'm 69. "aggressive smoker." Had a CT scan. Doctor's office called and scheduled a PET scan next Wednesday. Apparently have nodules, which, according to google, seem normal for a smoker. Plus, one of the symptoms of lung cancer is loss of weight/appetite, so in that regard, I feel really confident! haha!

Would love to hear from anyone with similar symptoms, experiences, etc. I tend to be a bit melodramatic, and I'm already planning my funeral! Damn! It's okay, laugh at me. Prefer laughter to tears.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Well, I was never a smoker, my dear lillypaddle...

But I understand where you are!

Hang in there.

I've got your back.

[lillypaddle]

7. aww Peggy

You're always so sweet.

[Docreed2003]

2. Take a deep breath...

It probably precautionary on your doctors part. I'm sure it's stressful as hell...thoughts and prayers as you go through all of this!!

[lillypaddle]

8. Thanks, Docreed

Yeah, I think nodules are fairly common.

[samnsara]

3. hang in there....

... I know this has got to be scary for you. We are here for you to talk to..to vent..bitch..whatever! I'm not a smoker but we all have our own vices...and they eventually come to bite us in the butt.

DAMN those loud rock concerts!

[lillypaddle]

9. Thanks

Actually, I'm quite surprised I lived this long!

[elleng]

4. Ok, this for you:

and best of luck!

[lillypaddle]

10. Thanks, elleng

[skylucy]

5. I hope everything turns out ok. I will tell you this...

The medical technology/equipment used today allows doctors to see a lot of things they never would have seen years ago. And a lot of what they see is harmless/normal/no big deal. But there is a lot of "defensive medicine" going on these days too. Once they see something, they feel the need to check it out thoroughly. And you would be surprised how often it turns out to be nothing.
But I definitely get it and understand your anxiety. I've been there and when the "small lesion" turned out to be nothing I wanted those terrifying two weeks of my life back!! I know many people who have had similar experiences...including my own doctor who told me she was told there was a "mass" seen on her liver after some kind of scan. She told me when they told her she started yelling "What? What the hell are you talking about?" and then it turned out to be nothing! (Love my doctor for being so honest).
Hang it there.

[lillypaddle]

11. Thanks skylucy

I know you're right.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

6. At our age, it doesn't hurt to make funeral arrangements

as well as creating wills, trusts, all that stuff you don't want to think about, especially if/when we (inevitably) get sick/infirm/confused.

Best of luck with treatment.

As a vet, I get one free plot in a military cemetery. They'll dig the hole deep enough to hold me, as well as up to two wives. Should be a wild time in eternity.

[lillypaddle]

12. LOL

at the idea of you with two wives buried for eternity together. Hey, it could be heaven or it could be hell.

[littlemissmartypants]

13. Stay encouraged lillypaddle.

What will nodules do to you? I am stupid tried right now and very curious. I hope all is well. ♡

[lillypaddle]

14. I think

they COULD be cancerous growths, but likely not.

[trof]

15. I'm 75. I quit last year.

Maybe a year and a half ago?
No problems so far.

[lillypaddle]

16. Smoking

has also contributed to some heart problems I now have. Good for you for quitting, trof.