CT scan found a nodule on my lung. Could have been there for decades. Not necessarily cancer. I googled it. Can be from previous respiratory infection. Had pneumonia several decades ago. Could it convert to cancer? Possible. All I can do is watch and wait.
August 18
Finding nodules after treatment is understandably worrying, and it's good that your doctor is acting quickly by ordering a PET scan. This is exactly the right step to take.
A PET scan uses a small amount of radioactive sugar to look for cancer activity throughout the body. Cancer cells absorb more sugar than healthy cells Show Full Answer
Finding nodules after treatment is understandably worrying, and it's good that your doctor is acting quickly by ordering a PET scan. This is exactly the right step to take.
A PET scan uses a small amount of radioactive sugar to look for cancer activity throughout the body. Cancer cells absorb more sugar than healthy cells, so they "light up" on the scan, helping doctors see if the nodules are concerning. Depending on what the PET scan shows, your doctor may also recommend:
- A biopsy — a small tissue sample taken from a nodule to confirm whether cancer cells are present, and whether they originated from your endometrial cancer
- Additional imaging — such as a CT or MRI scan for more detailed pictures
If the nodules do turn out to be a recurrence or spread of endometrial cancer, stage 4 treatment typically involves a combination of approaches, which may include:
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Radiation therapy to shrink larger tumors
The most important next step is waiting for the PET scan results and having a thorough conversation with your oncology team about what they find and what your options are. You don't have to figure this out alone — lean on your care team with every question you have.
August 16
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