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Hi Everyone,
Wanted to see if anyone has dealt with (or heard of) this "issue". I just had my 6 month post-chemo (3x BEP) check-up -- for reference purposes, I had a Pure Seminoma tumor, was place on suveillence, and had a 2cm x 2.7cm lymph node that led me to 3x BEP.
The check-up, for the most part, went really well. I was told that my enlarged lymph node continues to shrink post-chemo (at 6 wks it had shrunk to 0.75cm x 0.7cm, and is now at 0.75cm x 0.3cm), with no other signs of metastasis in the abdomen/pelvis area.
My oncologist also had me get a Chest CT, which came back with a note -- "Two new pulmonary micro-nodules of indeterminate etiology/significance. Attention at follow-up is advised." My oncologist was not the least bit concerned, and mentioned that pulmonary nodules are very common benign occurrences that can be caused by any number of factors (infection, air pollution, etc.). She went on to point out that the type of testicular cancer I have would move through the pelvis/abdominal area first (before reaching the lungs), and that my CT scans showed great results there. She stressed that I should not be worried, and ordered follow-up scans in 6 months for my peace of mind -- she closed with the line, "Please don't be worried. I am not. That's why I'm ordering scans in 6 months instead of 2 months."
I want to enjoy the good news (lymph node keeps shrinking!) -- but am really bothered by the "Two new pulmonary micro-nodules" that is noted on my Chest CT. Anyone else deal with this before? Words of advice?
Best,
Chris
Wanted to see if anyone has dealt with (or heard of) this "issue". I just had my 6 month post-chemo (3x BEP) check-up -- for reference purposes, I had a Pure Seminoma tumor, was place on suveillence, and had a 2cm x 2.7cm lymph node that led me to 3x BEP.
The check-up, for the most part, went really well. I was told that my enlarged lymph node continues to shrink post-chemo (at 6 wks it had shrunk to 0.75cm x 0.7cm, and is now at 0.75cm x 0.3cm), with no other signs of metastasis in the abdomen/pelvis area.
My oncologist also had me get a Chest CT, which came back with a note -- "Two new pulmonary micro-nodules of indeterminate etiology/significance. Attention at follow-up is advised." My oncologist was not the least bit concerned, and mentioned that pulmonary nodules are very common benign occurrences that can be caused by any number of factors (infection, air pollution, etc.). She went on to point out that the type of testicular cancer I have would move through the pelvis/abdominal area first (before reaching the lungs), and that my CT scans showed great results there. She stressed that I should not be worried, and ordered follow-up scans in 6 months for my peace of mind -- she closed with the line, "Please don't be worried. I am not. That's why I'm ordering scans in 6 months instead of 2 months."
I want to enjoy the good news (lymph node keeps shrinking!) -- but am really bothered by the "Two new pulmonary micro-nodules" that is noted on my Chest CT. Anyone else deal with this before? Words of advice?
Best,
Chris
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