I just found out I have a mass in the upper lobe of my left lung. I have to wait till monday to hear about my next appt. I am so hoping it isnt a high stage of cancer. My dr. said the mass is 4 x 2 (just found in ct scan)I am so scared! Is this what is condisered a large mass?
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Read and reviewed your query and health concerns. You seem to suffer from -it could be NSCLC(Non-Small/ or Large Cell Lung Cancer)-mostly, as notified by your doctor. This being the most common lung cancer affecting 82% of all lung cancer afflictions. Or it could also belong to SCLC(Small Cell-lung cancer) or Carcinoid Lung Mass or could be metastatic from Colon / kidneys. Treatment-For -NS CLC/and Carcinoids/ Metastatic -Single tumor- its mostly Surgical ExcisionS CLC-/ -It's mostly Chemo/Radiotherapy. Thorasic Surgeon / and Chemo-therapist would decide plan of treatment depending on spread stage / histologic grades. Hope this reply would help you to resolve the health issues with help of doctors attending on you. If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following Chat Doctor link-Dear, if satisfied, Dont forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at Chat Doctor services. If you want to update more details and ask more update queries, You are most Welcome herewith !! Good Day!! Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS