Dr. Agrawai, I would like to thank you for taking the time to provide this information for patients. I am newly diagnosed and have been very concerned. Your presentation was very educational and better helped me to understand what my pulmonary and cardiologist attempted to explain to me. God bless you for your medical ministry and being willing to help .
I had it. I never felt so sick in my life. Basically it was the beginning of Cancer but they didn't use the word cancer. I took immediate steps to change everything. I changed all my products to natural one's after learning what is in our daily use products. I also began a strict cancer fighting diet. Along with prayer to battle. In 6 months Jesus healed me and the nodule disappeared completely and I no longer felt sick. ( I would treat it like it's cancer right off even if your not sure.) You can do this on your own by stopping all forms of sugar and following a cancer diet and reducing any stress in your life. I am not a Dr. and have no medical history but from my experience the quicker you act the better. Besides doing these things can only benefit you anyway not harm you.
Thank you, doctor. I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021. It's been 2 years, no evidence of cancer. Yes, I still have followed up every 3 months. By watching this video, it gave me validation that my diagnosis, treatment progress, and follow up are the same. It's just like second opinion. Great info and comfirmation.
Good morning doc ,,my husband ddiagnos had a round phuemonia versus polmonary mass,, Wala nmn cyang dinaramndam kahit Isa sa mga sintomas, Ng lung cancer,, ano ba dapat Namin Gawin ?? Kailangan pabang CT scan?? Kahit Wala siyAng sintomas?? Thank you doc
I worked as a medical assistant in a pulmonary clinic for 10 years. I still learned a lot from you! My brother passed away from lung cancer 5 years ago. He didn't have any insurance, so he let it go! He died at age 52. Thank you , great presentation!
Thank you for your excellent bedside manner. I can now relax a little knowing that ALL nodules are not cancer. It's enough to know there are other reasons for nodules other than a death sentence. Again, thank you.
Ive had a lobectomy last month but not herd anything from the hospital same with colonoscopy results i had two days before my op. Were you tested every year or so and how long did your results take to come through xxxxx
5:55 I really appreciate the analogies for the sizes of nodules! quarter, penny, chocolate chip, lentil and mustard seed. Amazing, and the visual is brilliant. Thanks.
Thank you so much. I learned yesterday that ,following a chest xray, I have nodules in both lungs. I assumed that this meant that I have lung cancer. Listening to your presentation I will be able to face the next 9 days , before my CT scan, without so much worry. Carol UK
Thank you for your soothing and calm explanation of lung nodules. I was just diagnosed incidentally from a heart CT with a less than 5 mm nodule and have convinced myself I have lung cancer. Your presentation is the best I have seen, and has calmed me down until I can discuss with my own doctor. Thank you so much!
Same. They found 3 from a Cardiac CT the biggest being 4mm. I am an ex smoker so I am stressed. They want a follow up at the one year mark which will be this next January. I hate waiting but I keep telling myself if they were truly worried they would have scheduled it sooner. I just don't think I can handle anymore bad news. The heart condition was hard enough to accept.💔
You are not alone, I too feel the same way. I had to beg the Dept of Veterans Affairs for a CT scan after just not feeling right. Almsot a year ago, sudden onset tiredness, loss of breath etc. Finally they listened to my fears and gave me a CT scan (had to wait 3 months) and results are back. 11 nodules that they measured 3 mm to 6mm. Numerous that was really small and didnt record. Then theres this mass in my medastinum. I dont know anything else other than they just referred me to pulnmonology. Hoping for the best but its scary. Makes me mad they just have been telling me its anxiety getting me all worked up.
I really can’t thank you enough for explaining this to me. I went to the er today for a couple issues and a found a nodule. The doctor explained but to the point where I felt like I had cancer. I literally felt impending doom leaving the ER but I am happy that I found this video to clear things up! I get a follow up soon and feel a bit better to where I can sleep tonight❤
Hey Doc , so I went in to the ER for a couple of issues and during a CT Scan a nodule was noted. I’ve known about this nodule for 13 yrs. It’s like 1mm in size . Never had issues, run miles , lift weight no problems . ever. My primary Dr. is a-where of it. I’m worried cause the ER doctor told me to follow up with lung 🫁 doctor .
You are a kind man to take your time to do such a excellent explanation of lung nodules. And even more than generous to answer some pressing questions. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. Cancer, of course is terrifying, and you were able to reassure many today.
I never loved a tutor as much as i love you. Your voice is so calm, trustworthy and you explain everything in details ! You're amazing. # A first year Radiology Resident
I was diagnosed with several hard nodules in 1981. The doctor said it was from air pollution and to not worry about them. I was 39 then. I’m going to turn 71 soon, and never gave them another thought until your video. I’ve had no problems, even though I smoked heavily until I was 45, then quitting “cold turkey” by the grace of God. I hope I can assume the doctor was right, as I’ve had scans, X-rays and an MRI for other things, and nothing was mentioned.
@@geraldinemcwilliams5137. For years I have had a persistent cough. My doctor couldn’t explain it so she ordered a CT chest scan, which showed I have 2 lung nodules (3mm & 9mm) and bibasilar acteletasis (collapsed lower lungs). When I was 21, I spray painted military vehicles with paint that contained hexavalent chromium. I did not use a respirator or any other type of protection. I had to blow and wash the aerosolized paint out of my nose every night because I unavoidably inhaled it while painting. I’m now 63 and I go back for a follow up CT in Nov. 2023 to see if the nodules have grown. I hope you’re well.
Great for NPs too. It's nice to know what patients are listening to and learning about with their health for sites like TH-cam. It helps the clinician better understand the pat from their understanding and perspective and it promotes a better discussion. Thank you.
Excellent video. This helped give me big picture. Also eased the fear & worry about lung nodule incidentally seen in CT (the CT was meant for something-else).
i got a Dicom viewer and looking at my own CT scans and learning alot from following along with you! Thanks for making these videos and explaining well!
Hi Doctor, that was a great and informative video for ordinary people like me. Thank you for taking the time to put up those pieces of information. God bless you, sir!
Thank you so much for this explanation, as a recently diagnosed patient having been told after my 1st ct Scan, I need a further scan in 3 months and have been very worried, I now feel more hopeful things will be fine 🤞 xx
Thank you so very much for this explanation. Truly assisted me in understanding what it is to have a nodule. This will help when we go to see the Radiology/oncology team today.
First of all, thanks 🙏🏼 so much Dr. Rishi for such a detailed yet simple explanation on this topic. I particularly liked your expose’ about the Fleischner guidelines. My wife was recently diagnosed with multiple lung nodules so this was very helpful to understand the context and what to expect next and what questions to ask. Please keep up the good work and continue educating us.
Thank you for explaining this in a way all of us can understand it. Next thank you for not rushing voice wise in explaining this. Very detailed also while explaining. Great job !! I really enjoyed listening to you. I actually have two thyroid nodules.
Ct chest scan show me 4point small nodule 2mm,3mm,4mm. and 5mmm.then go to see lung doctor..he look ctscan film and tell me .." unsuspicious cancer. " 6month ..ctchest scan again..
👍👍👍👍 I worked in forensic pathology department for many years and seen all kinds of diseases individuals would die of and never knew that had for many years... Lots of doctors never really take the time to talk to patients about they're health issues... Anyone can get Lung cancer, but most of individuals that get lung cancer are 🚬 radon gas, uranium miners and coal miners.... Its very rare that patient will find good doctor to explain everything to patient like this wonderful doctor.....
Yes, I have been just diagnosed with this too, but they don’t tell you how much you have to find out on your own. And some doctors don’t believe in TH-cam.
I am a 44yr old female with 2 gene variants of vascular connective tissue. My parents smoked till I was 15. I drown at 5yrs with several pneumonias after. They found a nodule in top left lung on a CT for my aorta I have yearly. I have had so many scans a year and this is the first to see it. My dad his mom and brother died with lung cancer. My maternal grandmother also passed from lung cancer. They just found it this week and I see pulmonolgist this Wednesday. They said it is small and calcified. My sister also has sarcoidosis and it was found in her 40s in her lungs. I am a special needs mama with severe chronic illness. 😢
Thank you .... I was just diagnosed with a 1.3 CM nodule. They did a puncture but either they didn't missed or it is just healthy lung tissue. I am going for a PET scan today and then a Bronchoscopy later to biopsy the nodule. Thank you for alleviating some of my fears.
Thank you Dr.Agrawal for you great and informative videos. I was also just diagnosed with 2 pulmonary nodules ( 6 mm and 5 mm). They have told Me that a followup CT be done in 12 months ( which i i thought was a long time to wait) The report mentions that its potentially from post infection ( not sure what they mean by that ).I am already an anxious person and obviously this did not help. Your videos did help me calm my anxiety somewhat . Your detailed explanations are amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these great videos you are helping so many people.
A terrifying thing to read in a hospital letter. I take everything on the internet with a grain of salt and recommend people stay away from the google rabbit hole as they'll terrify and confuse themselves almost in equal measure. Always speak to your specialist as soon as you can so THEY can explain what's written in the report. However, I want to say thank you for this upload as I soaked up all the words of calm and comfort I could find. I confess that right now that's all I was looking for. Thank you.
Best piece of patient-oriented explanation of lung nodules. Needed this to understand my CT results better and be at peace with the "no actionable pulmonary nodules'" commentary. Thanks a ton for helping those who are worried or need guidance. If you are reading this, do you agree with my interpretation of "no actionable pulmonary nodules = no follow up necessary"? since they found a few in each lung, I am assuming those were small (size was not mentioned).
Yes I agree with that interpretation that you stated. With the technology we have now, we have the ability to see really tiny nodules but vast majority are benign. Glad this was helpful.
@@ThoracicRadiology Thanks for getting back. I do live in Chicago (CT scan was downtown at NWestern) and your geo-specific note on the common fungus was very helpful. Fun note, I have a friend from grad school at Michigan: you have almost the same name. He is Rishi Agarwal vs Agrawal... 🙂
Thank you for the video. I had breast cancer 9 yrs ago. Radiation and chemo treatments. I also have RA. I'm taking Arava for my RA. Helps keep the flare ups minimal. I get a CT scan once year from my oncologists since my cancer. There are 2 very small (1 mil.) round nodules in my lungs. One has decrease in size. Doctor doesn't seem too concerned because they haven't increase in size. They said more than likely they're rheumatoid nodules.
I had a client that used to smoke. She had something done and she hurt all over she knew she had a blood clot. Then when she was ready to see visitors she died probably from cancer ♋️. Probably from smoking too much. I worry about my stepdad he is going to turn 88 in December
Your story is the same as mine. RA since I was 30 then Breast cancer then incidental finding of nodules on both lungs. My pulmonary specialist suspects they are Rheumatoid arthritis nodules too. I hope you are doing well 🙏🏻🩷
Thank you so much for this excellent presentation. Having had a 1.5-2 cm nodule discovered in my lung, I am hoping for a biopsy; it is too scary for me, a two-time (two stage III) cancer survivor, to do the "Wait and See" approach. I hipe doctors come to the same conclusion! Have dine PET, awaiting today's CT results. Biting nails meanwhile. Please no "wait and see!" As somebody who • has had the lung fungus, Aspergillus; • has had pneumonia (3-4 times) but • has had repeated. bronchitis; • was a heavy smoker • uses marijuana for.radiation-caused nausea and appetite loss I imagine that this daunting nodule could be any number of things non-life-threatening, i pray for speedy diagnosis! Your presentation is excellent and much appreciated. Greetings from the coastal forests of northern California!
To update: because of my family and personal cancer history, the biopsy was done, and YES, it was cancer. I am SO lucky that it was caught at Stage I. Surgery was done shortly afterward. It was very, very painful, due to collapsed lung that would not cooperate, and the two horrific chest tubes that I had to have inserted for 6 days. Surgeon did the routine taking of lymph nodes and determined, when they came up clean, that this is a "surgical cure," not necessitating chemo. For me it is scary to not have some "clean up chemo," but I am aware of chemo's ravages, also, so will take this present situation, and begin to live life VERY conscious of everything that I am doing and eating (and thinking! Our minds can be great sources of unhealthy stress!~). I want to live! Wishing all much good fortune. ~jmdm
I had an ultrasound and biopsy done, and a few days later a CT scan as I have an solid enlarged lymph node in my neck. The biopsy was inconclusive and has gone for further testing. They said the CT scan showed a nodule in my lung.
🙏This helped me understand what's going on in my body more then yu will ever know. Thank yu Here's my story. Oct 22 my primary Doctor wanted me to get a low dose CT scan #1 I'm a high risk cancer I had skin cancer several times. My grandfather passed away from Lung cancer. And Yes I smoke been over 30 yrs. YES IM STOPPING ✋ SO THEY FOUND A SMALL NODULE FROM THERE I WENT FOR A PET SCAN THE SCAN SHOWED THE SAME. I DONT KNOW HOW BIG? SO NOW MY DOCTOR WANTS ME TO SEE A pulmonary doctor. Who I never seen before. I was wondering why not a Oncologist ? But I think yu answered my Qwestions. Thank yu 🙏😇
i gave up cigarettes 10 months ago and my dr. wants me to do a low dose ct scan but i'm so afraid. i call it the beginning of the end. my parents died from a stroke and colon cancer but never had lung issues. still, i cannot get up the guts to go for a scan. Good luck on your quitting venture! patches worked for me this time.
Thank U so much for the very interesting and easily understandable lecture. I'm still looking forward to your advanced lecture of lung nodules for the doctor :3
Funny this popped up today. I have a lung biopsy scheduled this Monday, 9.18.23. A "mass" (Dr.'s description) was detected in my left lung during a PET scan that was for abnormal thyroid polyps. I recently fell and broke my ribs. A CT was done to make sure I didn't puncture a lung. My primary Dr. became concerned when he saw the CT results. The mass in my lung keeps growing. Hence, the lung biopsy. I am almost 65, an ex-smoker and have alot of family history of lung cancer and bronchial tumors. Even the two women in my family that never smoked or drank, passed from these two things as well. I've already had a bronchoscopy about 6 years ago showing lots of nodules. I had the right side of my thyroid removed because it was calcified and growing rapidly. I recently had a fine needle aspiration on the left side of my thyroid. The ENT said everyone has thyroid polyps, so I didn't need to be concerned. The recent CT I had to make sure I didn't puncture a lung after the fall, shows that the polyps have changed significantly. Now, it's back to the ENT! All these tests, all the time, are tiring! I'm going to watch this video again and take notes, so that when I go for the biopsy, I will be armed with questions! Thank you Dr.!
Fantastic explanation thank you so much for making this understandable to the average person who indureuriurs much stress when going this this you made this clearer then even my pc or pulmonary specialist again thank you
Dr. Agrawai, I've never seen such informative, well-structured video, thanks a lot for such detailed, informative and well-understandable video, thank you
Thank you very much for taking your time to explain this to us. I have had a nodule for over 10 years and am on a high risk category I have f/u every year. The module has never grown Recently I had a CT scan After the results came back,I was referred for an MRI. The results .came back fine but with recommendation of repeat CT scans every 6 months. I was told because I am unable to take the contrast dye the scans needed to be more frequent .There has been to explanation as to what a lung nodule was nor what any of it really means. This past statement regarding the 6 month follow ups had me getting a bit concerned so I really appreciate your video.
i have nodules i am on year 3 at stable so my dr said now i dont need a recheck for 2 years it was every year till this point i was glad to hear that i had histoplasmosis years ago they think i got it from one of my ancestors having tuberculosis a long time ago
I was diagnosed with a cancerous nodule 11 mm and pet scan showed lymph node lit up also. I then had thru chest biopsy that verified nodule showed cancerous but lymph node did not. I’m now going to have robotic surgery two days from now to remove nodule and lymph nodes. If no cancer found in lymph nodes I’ll be done. I’m hoping that’s the results. I’m 71 and smoked till 5 years ago.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH DOCTOR FOR EXPLAINING ALL OF THIS BECAUSE I ALSO HAVE THEM THANK GOD THEY ARE SMALL BUT HAVE HAD THEM WATCHED FOR A WHILE BUT BOTH MOTHER N FATHER HEAVY SMOKERS IM THE YOUNGEST OF SIX KIDS NEVER SMOKED BUT THE OTHERS DID IN FACT MY DADPASSED,AT 42 FROM THIRD HEART ATTACK IN 1963 I WAS ONLY 2 N HALF AGIAN THANK YOU
Thank you for this. Mom mom died at age 88, in 2013, of lung cancer, non smoker. After watching this, it just dawned on me , she had rheumatic fever 3x age 15, 21, and ? Don't remember 3rd time. Her mom told me this. She was born in Vancouver, BC Canada 🇨🇦. I've been part of lunch cancer study thru Ottawa hospitals, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. I used to smoke. I have a daughter born with Primary Cilia Dyskensia born 1985, disease dx January 1990. She has 4 kids, 2 daughters born with KAT6B, Ohdo syndrome. SyBBS. High risk of lung cancer. Also my daughter has BRCA1 gene and youngest daughter has too. As of this writing age 4 almost 5. Not all kids have been tested.
I am amazed reading how many of us found out we had cancer from getting a CT on our hearts. Now I'm glad I had the SVT. (Supraventricular Tachycardia) It may well have saved my life. Small miracles are real.
Thank u my mom previod pet scan there is a non avid tiny nodule measuring4 mm involving superior lingular segment on the left upper lobe of the lungs us serious
Thank you for the information that i can understand. We have just received an invertation for a new population screening here in Holland for lung cancer . I have just seen youre other video about ct scan also. Through your clear info, I have deceided that i will do this scan. For myself ( i m a sadly enough a smoker for years ) and for the screening witch maybe can help other people in the future. (Sorry for my maybe bad, english writing 😊)
I had nogule in my Neck and also in my breast they said it was benign but i am still woried. Also i have cyst and fibroid in my stomach benign but its hurting e😢😢
My lung nodules have turned into large cell adenocarcinoma. After my radiation therapy, there has been no change in the tumor. I will be having another CT soon.
I had a very small nodule removed by cardiac surgeon and it was adeno carcinoma but no spread. Now I have after almost 3 years a 6 in left lung and granuloma so what are my odds
Thank you for this video. I had a f/u CT scan a few days ago and I’m freaking out a bit. I had discovered 2 small 3mm and 4mm subpleural (???) nodules back in 2020 that haven’t changed; but they discovered two new nodules…one is a vague interval (???) groundglass nodule measuring 6mm and a interval new reticulonodular markings with contrast opacity measuring 7mm in size. I just have no idea what this means and it’s not noted if it’s solid or not? Please advise. They recommended a 3-6 month ct for new follow up, but I’m very worried and can’t function. Thank you for your time.
Subpleural nodules are very common. That just means that the nodule is at the edge of the lung. These are likely benign especially since they are stable from 2020. The ground glass nodule and reticulonodular stuff is likely benign, but to be on the safe side, they want to follow it. The description doesn't sound too worrisome to me. I don't know what it is in your case, but maybe some residual old infection. Just do the follow up for your peace of mind. Good luck.
CT scan in Jan. 2020 reviled 1.4cm nodule in my right middle lobe. Had 2nd CT scan a month later while there to get a biopsy, CT scan showed nodule measured 1.1cm, then I was told that there was no way to biopsy it because the doctor could not get the needle between my breast implant and my rib. According to the onocologist that they sent me to, the PET scan results were not cancerous, but the onocologist did not care and was not sure what the nodule is, I was simply told "great news you don't need me". He said to get another scan in a year, or if I was worried about it, six months. Eight months later, saw a AGACNP at a pulmonologist in Las Cruces who ordered a CT scan, the nodule in my right lung still measured 1.1 cm. The pulmonologist did not believe it was cancerous, did not know what it is, but did no other tests, and sent me on my way, offering no explanation as to what this nodule might be. My right side back hurts very badly all the time, about where this nodule is. I have had nine different primary care physicians in Arizona and New Mexico in the last three years now, telling each of them that I feel like I might be dying, and it hurts when I breathe. It's criminal what they've put me through here, I need help but there's nobody to go to.
sometimes we can't say for sure what a nodule is, and the best we can hope for is to do a follow up to make sure it doesn't grow. glad yours has been stable or even smaller.
Hi, I did this video a while back, but it is geared more towards radiologists rather than patients: th-cam.com/video/PHO4okn5CiQ/w-d-xo.html Good luck to you! ✌
Dear Dr. Agrawal, From your video I learnt the size and density of the nodules will dictate the follow up tests but it does not say anything about number of modules. What if someone has MANY small
If a patient has many lung nodules there is a variety of things it could be based on the distribution of the nodules and the history of the patient. I did a video about it: th-cam.com/video/TYiERbT9X_s/w-d-xo.html
I had 5 days of prednisone for condrocitis no cough never sick just chest pain in ribs from breast bone going around to back painful to touch so after 5 days I wasn't satisfied so I went got a x-ray they say I have a nodule gave me doxycycline for two weeks still no symptoms other than tenderness want me to comeback 2 weeks for another X-ray I have drank mineral oil in the past not sure if it matters I'm 42 have had two dvt and been in remission of a very rare disease since 2006 called multicentric castlemans disease treated with chop and rituxin I'm scared to death they said it was a nodule not a mass but after watching your video if seen in a xray must had been decent size
It is a super remarkable explanation for patients to understand how to read CT scan for cancer nodules. Appreciated!
Dr. Agrawai, I would like to thank you for taking the time to provide this information for patients. I am newly diagnosed and have been very concerned. Your presentation was very educational and better helped me to understand what my pulmonary and cardiologist attempted to explain to me. God bless you for your medical ministry and being willing to help .
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I had it. I never felt so sick in my life. Basically it was the beginning of Cancer but they didn't use the word cancer. I took immediate steps to change everything. I changed all my products to natural one's after learning what is in our daily use products.
I also began a strict cancer fighting diet. Along with prayer to battle. In 6 months Jesus healed me and the nodule disappeared completely and I no longer felt sick. ( I would treat it like it's cancer right off even if your not sure.)
You can do this on your own by stopping all forms of sugar and following a cancer diet and reducing any stress in your life. I am not a Dr. and have no medical history but from my experience the quicker you act the better. Besides doing these things can only benefit you anyway not harm you.
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@@giesalatar2670 hello, I'm sorry to hear that. Will gladly share any info that might be a help to you.
Thank you, doctor. I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021. It's been 2 years, no evidence of cancer. Yes, I still have followed up every 3 months. By watching this video, it gave me validation that my diagnosis, treatment progress, and follow up are the same. It's just like second opinion. Great info and comfirmation.
glad it was helpful and good luck to you.
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Good morning doc ,,my husband ddiagnos had a round phuemonia versus polmonary mass,, Wala nmn cyang dinaramndam kahit Isa sa mga sintomas, Ng lung cancer,, ano ba dapat Namin Gawin ?? Kailangan pabang CT scan?? Kahit Wala siyAng sintomas?? Thank you doc
I worked as a medical assistant in a pulmonary clinic for 10 years. I still learned a lot from you! My brother passed away from lung cancer 5 years ago. He didn't have any insurance, so he let it go! He died at age 52. Thank you , great presentation!
So sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love 🙏🏻🩷🙏🏻
Thank you for your excellent bedside manner. I can now relax a little knowing that ALL nodules are not cancer. It's enough to know there are other reasons for nodules other than a death sentence. Again, thank you.
Same here 😢
Diagnosed years ago, now 72 and no changes. Clear lungs always !
Happy to hear that. Congratulations & Good vibes for continued happy news. :)
How many years ago were the nodules first discovered, and how often have you checked them (and total) since?
Ive had a lobectomy last month but not herd anything from the hospital same with colonoscopy results i had two days before my op. Were you tested every year or so and how long did your results take to come through xxxxx
5:55 I really appreciate the analogies for the sizes of nodules! quarter, penny, chocolate chip, lentil and mustard seed. Amazing, and the visual is brilliant. Thanks.
Sizes of nodules
That was helpful. My nodule is quarter sized.
Thank you so much. I learned yesterday that ,following a chest xray, I have nodules in both lungs. I assumed that this meant that I have lung cancer. Listening to your presentation I will be able to face the next 9 days , before my CT scan, without so much worry. Carol UK
Carol I really hope you got the all clear. 💖
Thank you for your soothing and calm explanation of lung nodules. I was just diagnosed incidentally from a heart CT with a less than 5 mm nodule and have convinced myself I have lung cancer. Your presentation is the best I have seen, and has calmed me down until I can discuss with my own doctor. Thank you so much!
Same here
I was so much worried 😢I found out that I have it but u calm my anxiety 😢
@@lubna62I will keep you in my prayers.
Same. They found 3 from a Cardiac CT the biggest being 4mm. I am an ex smoker so I am stressed. They want a follow up at the one year mark which will be this next January. I hate waiting but I keep telling myself if they were truly worried they would have scheduled it sooner. I just don't think I can handle anymore bad news. The heart condition was hard enough to accept.💔
You are not alone, I too feel the same way. I had to beg the Dept of Veterans Affairs for a CT scan after just not feeling right. Almsot a year ago, sudden onset tiredness, loss of breath etc. Finally they listened to my fears and gave me a CT scan (had to wait 3 months) and results are back. 11 nodules that they measured 3 mm to 6mm. Numerous that was really small and didnt record. Then theres this mass in my medastinum. I dont know anything else other than they just referred me to pulnmonology. Hoping for the best but its scary. Makes me mad they just have been telling me its anxiety getting me all worked up.
I really can’t thank you enough for explaining this to me. I went to the er today for a couple issues and a found a nodule. The doctor explained but to the point where I felt like I had cancer. I literally felt impending doom leaving the ER but I am happy that I found this video to clear things up! I get a follow up soon and feel a bit better to where I can sleep tonight❤
glad it was helpful for you. best of luck!
Hey Doc , so I went in to the ER for a couple of issues and during a CT Scan a nodule was noted. I’ve known about this nodule for 13 yrs. It’s like 1mm in size . Never had issues, run miles , lift weight no problems . ever. My primary Dr. is a-where of it. I’m worried cause the ER doctor told me to follow up with lung 🫁 doctor .
You are a kind man to take your time to do such a excellent explanation of lung nodules.
And even more than generous to answer some pressing questions.
Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. Cancer, of course is terrifying, and you were able to reassure many today.
Thank you! Good luck to you. 🤞🙏
Thank you for the concise understandable video on lung nodules. I've looked all over the internet this video explained things perfectly
THANK YOU , YOU MAKE IT SO EXPLICIT AND IT TAKES THE CONFUSIONS AWAY. THE EXPLANATION WAS EXCELLENT.
I never loved a tutor as much as i love you. Your voice is so calm, trustworthy and you explain everything in details !
You're amazing.
# A first year Radiology Resident
This was super helpful, it eased my intense fear. I am following up with a pulmonologist.
Me too
I just fought out last night smh
Clear, concise, and so well presented. Thank you.
I was diagnosed with several hard nodules in 1981. The doctor said it was from air pollution and to not worry about them. I was 39 then. I’m going to turn 71 soon, and never gave them another thought until your video. I’ve had no problems, even though I smoked heavily until I was 45, then quitting “cold turkey” by the grace of God. I hope I can assume the doctor was right, as I’ve had scans, X-rays and an MRI for other things, and nothing was mentioned.
oh im glad you shared this, i too diagnosed the same woth your sickness, I pray to survive this. thank you
Enjoy bro , do carpentry don't worry
How do one know they have nodules
@@geraldinemcwilliams5137. For years I have had a persistent cough. My doctor couldn’t explain it so she ordered a CT chest scan, which showed I have 2 lung nodules (3mm & 9mm) and bibasilar acteletasis (collapsed lower lungs). When I was 21, I spray painted military vehicles with paint that contained hexavalent chromium. I did not use a respirator or any other type of protection. I had to blow and wash the aerosolized paint out of my nose every night because I unavoidably inhaled it while painting. I’m now 63 and I go back for a follow up CT in Nov. 2023 to see if the nodules have grown. I hope you’re well.
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This is perfection, personified! Thank you for your efforts and assistance to the throngs of people who need this explanation. Bless you always!
Great for NPs too. It's nice to know what patients are listening to and learning about with their health for sites like TH-cam. It helps the clinician better understand the pat from their understanding and perspective and it promotes a better discussion. Thank you.
thank you!
I gave him a thumbs down because of the talk to your doctor / NP nonsense
Excellent video. This helped give me big picture. Also eased the fear & worry about lung nodule incidentally seen in CT (the CT was meant for something-else).
i got a Dicom viewer and looking at my own CT scans and learning alot from following along with you! Thanks for making these videos and explaining well!
Thank you so much for your explanation for those of us who have been diagnosed
Hi Doctor, that was a great and informative video for ordinary people like me. Thank you for taking the time to put up those pieces of information. God bless you, sir!
Thank you so much! I wish I had you as my Doctor. My favorite doctor passed away, and I miss him.
Thank you so much for this explanation, as a recently diagnosed patient having been told after my 1st ct Scan, I need a further scan in 3 months and have been very worried, I now feel more hopeful things will be fine 🤞 xx
thanks and good luck to you
Thank you so very much for this explanation. Truly assisted me in understanding what it is to have a nodule. This will help when we go to see the Radiology/oncology team today.
So politely and layman explanation.
So pleased to learn from your voice.
Thank You so much for clearing my doubts 🙏
Love from Bharat ❤️
First of all, thanks 🙏🏼 so much Dr. Rishi for such a detailed yet simple explanation on this topic. I particularly liked your expose’ about the Fleischner guidelines. My wife was recently diagnosed with multiple lung nodules so this was very helpful to understand the context and what to expect next and what questions to ask. Please keep up the good work and continue educating us.
my pleasure good luck to you and your wife.
Thank you for explaining this in a way all of us can understand it. Next thank you for not rushing voice wise in explaining this. Very detailed also while explaining. Great job !! I really enjoyed listening to you. I actually have two thyroid nodules.
could mean a lot of things, but I can't say for sure. better to ask your doc.
Ct chest scan show me 4point small nodule 2mm,3mm,4mm. and 5mmm.then go to see lung doctor..he look ctscan film and tell me .." unsuspicious cancer. " 6month ..ctchest scan again..
👍👍👍👍 I worked in forensic pathology department for many years and seen all kinds of diseases individuals would die of and never knew that had for many years... Lots of doctors never really take the time to talk to patients about they're health issues... Anyone can get Lung cancer, but most of individuals that get lung cancer are 🚬 radon gas, uranium miners and coal miners.... Its very rare that patient will find good doctor to explain everything to patient like this wonderful doctor.....
thank you!
Thank you so much. I have osteoarthritis, and have small nodules on my finger joints. I now understand more from your video. Thank you!
Yes, I have been just diagnosed with this too, but they don’t tell you how much you have to find out on your own. And some doctors don’t believe in TH-cam.
I am a 44yr old female with 2 gene variants of vascular connective tissue. My parents smoked till I was 15. I drown at 5yrs with several pneumonias after. They found a nodule in top left lung on a CT for my aorta I have yearly. I have had so many scans a year and this is the first to see it. My dad his mom and brother died with lung cancer. My maternal grandmother also passed from lung cancer. They just found it this week and I see pulmonolgist this Wednesday. They said it is small and calcified. My sister also has sarcoidosis and it was found in her 40s in her lungs. I am a special needs mama with severe chronic illness. 😢
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Thank you so much Dr. for this detailed explanation it’s good to know about these nodules
Great information to have. Thank you very much For taking the time to do this!
Thanks a bunch for all of this information. Such a great, calming video.
Thank you .... I was just diagnosed with a 1.3 CM nodule. They did a puncture but either they didn't missed or it is just healthy lung tissue. I am going for a PET scan today and then a Bronchoscopy later to biopsy the nodule. Thank you for alleviating some of my fears.
Good luck to you. Love your handle btw👏😂
Would have been perfect for a Proctologist- but it's cute!
What is the result
Did X-ray pick it up ?
@@crystalslade8056 x ray can just pick up fracture it's useless
Excellent talk thank you all of your series are well done
Thank you Dr.Agrawal for you great and informative videos. I was also just diagnosed with 2 pulmonary nodules ( 6 mm and 5 mm). They have told
Me that a followup CT be done in 12 months ( which i i thought was a long time to wait) The report mentions that its potentially from post infection ( not sure what they mean by that ).I am already an anxious person and obviously this did not help. Your videos did help me calm my anxiety somewhat . Your detailed explanations are amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these great videos you are helping so many people.
thank you, good luck! nodules are very common
A terrifying thing to read in a hospital letter. I take everything on the internet with a grain of salt and recommend people stay away from the google rabbit hole as they'll terrify and confuse themselves almost in equal measure. Always speak to your specialist as soon as you can so THEY can explain what's written in the report. However, I want to say thank you for this upload as I soaked up all the words of calm and comfort I could find. I confess that right now that's all I was looking for. Thank you.
Thanks for the presentation!
I have another CT coming up and now have better questions to ask of my Doc.
Thank you so much for your video, very informative and your calm voice is so pleasant to listen. God bless you ❤
Ty... learned so much...more than what Oncologist told my Brother.
Thank you Dr. Agrawal for the interesting graphics that sketches out the diagnostic procedures for determining treatment of lung nodules.
Best piece of patient-oriented explanation of lung nodules. Needed this to understand my CT results better and be at peace with the "no actionable pulmonary nodules'" commentary. Thanks a ton for helping those who are worried or need guidance. If you are reading this, do you agree with my interpretation of "no actionable pulmonary nodules = no follow up necessary"? since they found a few in each lung, I am assuming those were small (size was not mentioned).
Yes I agree with that interpretation that you stated. With the technology we have now, we have the ability to see really tiny nodules but vast majority are benign. Glad this was helpful.
@@ThoracicRadiology Thanks for getting back. I do live in Chicago (CT scan was downtown at NWestern) and your geo-specific note on the common fungus was very helpful.
Fun note, I have a friend from grad school at Michigan: you have almost the same name. He is Rishi Agarwal vs Agrawal... 🙂
Great video. So informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for the video. I had breast cancer 9 yrs ago. Radiation and chemo treatments. I also have RA. I'm taking Arava for my RA. Helps keep the flare ups minimal. I get a CT scan once year from my oncologists since my cancer. There are 2 very small (1 mil.) round nodules in my lungs. One has decrease in size. Doctor doesn't seem too concerned because they haven't increase in size. They said more than likely they're rheumatoid nodules.
My boyfriend has that arthritis
Our doctor 👩⚕️ is stupid
I had a client that used to smoke. She had something done and she hurt all over she knew she had a blood clot. Then when she was ready to see visitors she died probably from cancer ♋️. Probably from smoking too much. I worry about my stepdad he is going to turn 88 in December
Your story is the same as mine. RA since I was 30 then Breast cancer then incidental finding of nodules on both lungs. My pulmonary specialist suspects they are Rheumatoid arthritis nodules too.
I hope you are doing well 🙏🏻🩷
Thank you so much for this excellent presentation. Having had a 1.5-2 cm nodule discovered in my lung, I am hoping for a biopsy; it is too scary for me, a two-time (two stage III) cancer survivor, to do the "Wait and See" approach. I hipe doctors come to the same conclusion! Have dine PET, awaiting today's CT results. Biting nails meanwhile. Please no "wait and see!"
As somebody who
• has had the lung fungus, Aspergillus;
• has had pneumonia (3-4 times) but
• has had repeated. bronchitis;
• was a heavy smoker
• uses marijuana for.radiation-caused nausea and appetite loss
I imagine that this daunting nodule could be any number of things non-life-threatening, i pray for speedy diagnosis!
Your presentation is excellent and much appreciated. Greetings from the coastal forests of northern California!
Yeah I can imagine that the "wait and see" approach is difficult for patients but sometimes that is the best approach we can offer. Good luck to you.
You must be so scared....I wish you well! I just found out I have 3 nodules and am researching myself into deep fear!
To update: because of my family and personal cancer history, the biopsy was done, and YES, it was cancer. I am SO lucky that it was caught at Stage I. Surgery was done shortly afterward. It was very, very painful, due to collapsed lung that would not cooperate, and the two horrific chest tubes that I had to have inserted for 6 days. Surgeon did the routine taking of lymph nodes and determined, when they came up clean, that this is a "surgical cure," not necessitating chemo. For me it is scary to not have some "clean up chemo," but I am aware of chemo's ravages, also, so will take this present situation, and begin to live life VERY conscious of everything that I am doing and eating (and thinking! Our minds can be great sources of unhealthy stress!~). I want to live! Wishing all much good fortune. ~jmdm
@@ThoracicRadiology thank you; wrote an update below.
@@misskitty6586 Hope that you are on your way to robust health. I wrote an update on my experience below. Wishing you the best fortune. ~ jmdm
I had a PET scan in February and was found to have a ground glass nodules 6mm. I am supposed to get another follow up scan anytime. I’m a Non smoker.
I had an ultrasound and biopsy done, and a few days later a CT scan as I have an solid enlarged lymph node in my neck. The biopsy was inconclusive and has gone for further testing. They said the CT scan showed a nodule in my lung.
🙏This helped me understand what's going on in my body more then yu will ever know. Thank yu
Here's my story. Oct 22 my primary Doctor wanted me to get a low dose CT scan #1 I'm a high risk cancer I had skin cancer several times. My grandfather passed away from Lung cancer. And Yes I smoke been over 30 yrs. YES IM STOPPING ✋
SO THEY FOUND A SMALL NODULE FROM THERE I WENT FOR A PET SCAN THE SCAN SHOWED THE SAME. I DONT KNOW HOW BIG? SO NOW MY DOCTOR WANTS ME TO SEE A pulmonary doctor. Who I never seen before. I was wondering why not a Oncologist ? But I think yu answered my Qwestions. Thank yu 🙏😇
i gave up cigarettes 10 months ago and my dr. wants me to do a low dose ct scan but i'm so afraid. i call it the beginning of the end. my parents died from a stroke and colon cancer but never had lung issues. still, i cannot get up the guts to go for a scan. Good luck on your quitting venture! patches worked for me this time.
Thank U so much for the very interesting and easily understandable lecture. I'm still looking forward to your advanced lecture of lung nodules for the doctor :3
Funny this popped up today.
I have a lung biopsy scheduled this Monday, 9.18.23.
A "mass" (Dr.'s description) was detected in my left lung during a PET scan that was for abnormal thyroid polyps.
I recently fell and broke my ribs. A CT was done to make sure I didn't puncture a lung. My primary Dr. became concerned when he saw the CT results. The mass in my lung keeps growing. Hence, the lung biopsy. I am almost 65, an ex-smoker and have alot of family history of lung cancer and bronchial tumors. Even the two women in my family that never smoked or drank, passed from these two things as well. I've already had a bronchoscopy about 6 years ago showing lots of nodules.
I had the right side of my thyroid removed because it was calcified and growing rapidly. I recently had a fine needle aspiration on the left side of my thyroid. The ENT said everyone has thyroid polyps, so I didn't need to be concerned. The recent CT I had to make sure I didn't puncture a lung after the fall, shows that the polyps have changed significantly. Now, it's back to the ENT!
All these tests, all the time, are tiring!
I'm going to watch this video again and take notes, so that when I go for the biopsy, I will be armed with questions! Thank you Dr.!
Good luck sir
Any update ?
OUTSTANDING explanation! Very helpful to me. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic explanation thank you so much for making this understandable to the average person who indureuriurs much stress when going this this you made this clearer then even my pc or pulmonary specialist again thank you
Dr. Norman Blank was a founding member of the Fleischner Society, an international medical society that specializes in thoracic radiology. My father.
That is so cool, thank you for sharing. The Fleischner society is very important to us radiologists.
Dr. Agrawai, I've never seen such informative, well-structured video, thanks a lot for such detailed, informative and well-understandable video, thank you
Thank you very much for taking your time to explain this to us. I have had a nodule for over 10 years and am on a high risk category
I have f/u every year. The module has never grown
Recently I had a CT scan
After the results came back,I was referred for an MRI. The results
.came back fine but with recommendation of repeat CT scans every 6 months. I was told because I am unable to take the contrast dye the scans needed to be more frequent .There has been to explanation as to what a lung nodule was nor what any of it really means. This past statement regarding the 6 month follow ups had me getting a bit concerned so I really appreciate your video.
I had some years ago found on a ct for my gallbladder. I did the six month scans for three years and then the nodules just disappeared.
same here
My last ct to evaluate my chronic asthma showed heart failure and a triangularity shaped something in rul. Glad I got it done
i have nodules i am on year 3 at stable so my dr said now i dont need a recheck for 2 years it was every year till this point i was glad to hear that i had histoplasmosis years ago they think i got it from one of my ancestors having tuberculosis a long time ago
I was diagnosed with a cancerous nodule 11 mm and pet scan showed lymph node lit up also. I then had thru chest biopsy that verified nodule showed cancerous but lymph node did not. I’m now going to have robotic surgery two days from now to remove nodule and lymph nodes. If no cancer found in lymph nodes I’ll be done. I’m hoping that’s the results. I’m 71 and smoked till 5 years ago.
Good luck to you! 🤞
Thank you for your knowledge on this subject
THANK YOU
VERY MUCH
DOCTOR
FOR EXPLAINING ALL
OF THIS
BECAUSE I ALSO HAVE THEM
THANK GOD THEY ARE SMALL
BUT HAVE HAD THEM WATCHED FOR A WHILE
BUT BOTH MOTHER N FATHER HEAVY SMOKERS
IM THE YOUNGEST OF SIX KIDS
NEVER SMOKED
BUT THE OTHERS DID
IN FACT
MY DADPASSED,AT 42 FROM THIRD HEART
ATTACK IN 1963
I WAS ONLY 2 N HALF
AGIAN THANK YOU
Thank you for this. Mom mom died at age 88, in 2013, of lung cancer, non smoker. After watching this, it just dawned on me , she had rheumatic fever 3x age 15, 21, and ? Don't remember 3rd time. Her mom told me this. She was born in Vancouver, BC Canada 🇨🇦. I've been part of lunch cancer study thru Ottawa hospitals, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. I used to smoke.
I have a daughter born with Primary Cilia Dyskensia born 1985, disease dx January 1990. She has 4 kids, 2 daughters born with KAT6B, Ohdo syndrome. SyBBS. High risk of lung cancer. Also my daughter has BRCA1 gene and youngest daughter has too. As of this writing age 4 almost 5. Not all kids have been tested.
You have my prayers Kathy.
Good luck to you and your family. 🙏
@@grettalemabouchou6779 thank you
@@ThoracicRadiology thank you
Thank you so much. This was great information , explained very painlessly .. Thank you for all you do
Thank you, your voice is pleasant and calming, your information was general and very helpful.
I am amazed reading how many of us found out we had cancer from getting a CT on our hearts. Now I'm glad I had the SVT. (Supraventricular Tachycardia) It may well have saved my life. Small miracles are real.
good luck to you. glad they caught it.
Thank you so much doctor ur the best who explained that way I have diagnosed
Thank you for this information. I will see my doctor couple weeks and I'll have questions for him. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your video. It was very informative.
Great info, great voice !
I had nodules low risk, had CT scans every six months, then yearly. At the last scan they could no longer see them.
Thank you so much for posting this excellent explanation.
Thankyou. Very good explanation.
Please tell me about nodules found on the lung and on the bones (upper body). Thanks
❤ I would like to know about opacities
Thank u my mom previod pet scan there is a non avid tiny nodule measuring4 mm involving superior lingular segment on the left upper lobe of the lungs us serious
Thank you for the information that i can understand. We have just received an invertation for a new population screening here in Holland for lung cancer . I have just seen youre other video about ct scan also. Through your clear info, I have deceided that i will do this scan. For myself ( i m a sadly enough a smoker for years ) and for the screening witch maybe can help other people in the future. (Sorry for my maybe bad, english writing 😊)
Thank you for your comment. Good luck! ✌️🙏
Bilateral diffuse reticular nodular opacities noted
In chest x ray
THANKS for sharing. And explaining step by step
Very helpful presentation..clarifies it up for the average person.
What is ground glass opacity?
I had nogule in my Neck and also in my breast they said it was benign but i am still woried. Also i have cyst and fibroid in my stomach benign but its hurting e😢😢
My lung nodules have turned into large cell adenocarcinoma. After my radiation therapy, there has been no change in the tumor. I will be having another CT soon.
Excellent video, thank you.
Very informative video, thank you!
Very detailed explanation ty doc good speaking clear precise ty so much
God bless you
Dr thanks for clearity on nodules .
I had a very small nodule removed by cardiac surgeon and it was adeno carcinoma but no spread. Now I have after almost 3 years a 6 in left lung and granuloma so what are my odds
thank you Doctor, this could be a great help to us.. God bless you
You are very welcome
Dr please what about perifissural solid speculated nodule in a known case with pancreatic cancer
Is it suspected as being mets ?
I have a 3 mm nodule on left lower lobe but lymph nodes enlarged, I'm so scared.
This was super helpful and easy to understand. Thank you for provoding this!!
Hi my CT lung shows tiny nodular opacity noted in lateral lower lobe of lungs Wat does it means
Super clear. Grateful for this video.
Thank you for this video. I had a f/u CT scan a few days ago and I’m freaking out a bit. I had discovered 2 small 3mm and 4mm subpleural (???) nodules back in 2020 that haven’t changed; but they discovered two new nodules…one is a vague interval (???) groundglass nodule measuring 6mm and a interval new reticulonodular markings with contrast opacity measuring 7mm in size. I just have no idea what this means and it’s not noted if it’s solid or not? Please advise. They recommended a 3-6 month ct for new follow up, but I’m very worried and can’t function. Thank you for your time.
Subpleural nodules are very common. That just means that the nodule is at the edge of the lung. These are likely benign especially since they are stable from 2020. The ground glass nodule and reticulonodular stuff is likely benign, but to be on the safe side, they want to follow it. The description doesn't sound too worrisome to me. I don't know what it is in your case, but maybe some residual old infection. Just do the follow up for your peace of mind. Good luck.
They found a spot in my clients lungs. They never told her. May she rest in peace ✌️
Cancer runs in both sides of my family and diabetes I don’t have it tho.
My doctor gave me a cat scan it was clear
No one in my family had lung cancer before I’ll probably be the first one I get anxiety makes me smoke more
CT scan in Jan. 2020 reviled 1.4cm nodule in my right middle lobe. Had 2nd CT scan a month later while there to get a biopsy, CT scan showed nodule measured 1.1cm, then I was told that there was no way to biopsy it because the doctor could not get the needle between my breast implant and my rib. According to the onocologist that they sent me to, the PET scan results were not cancerous, but the onocologist did not care and was not sure what the nodule is, I was simply told "great news you don't need me". He said to get another scan in a year, or if I was worried about it, six months. Eight months later, saw a AGACNP at a pulmonologist in Las Cruces who ordered a CT scan, the nodule in my right lung still measured 1.1 cm. The pulmonologist did not believe it was cancerous, did not know what it is, but did no other tests, and sent me on my way, offering no explanation as to what this nodule might be. My right side back hurts very badly all the time, about where this nodule is. I have had nine different primary care physicians in Arizona and New Mexico in the last three years now, telling each of them that I feel like I might be dying, and it hurts when I breathe. It's criminal what they've put me through here, I need help but there's nobody to go to.
sometimes we can't say for sure what a nodule is, and the best we can hope for is to do a follow up to make sure it doesn't grow. glad yours has been stable or even smaller.
Thank you, Doctor.
I was diagnosed with LAM in 2010. Could you please do a video on that? It's so rare that few people have even heard of it.
Hi, I did this video a while back, but it is geared more towards radiologists rather than patients: th-cam.com/video/PHO4okn5CiQ/w-d-xo.html
Good luck to you! ✌
I’m a Lammie too! My friend has a nodule but doesn’t know the cause yet so trying to learn more about nodules.
Yes please! I was diagnosed with LAM 3 years ago at Brigham Hospital Boston MA
Dear Dr. Agrawal, From your video I learnt the size and density of the nodules will dictate the follow up tests but it does not say anything about number of modules. What if someone has MANY small
If a patient has many lung nodules there is a variety of things it could be based on the distribution of the nodules and the history of the patient. I did a video about it: th-cam.com/video/TYiERbT9X_s/w-d-xo.html
I had 5 days of prednisone for condrocitis no cough never sick just chest pain in ribs from breast bone going around to back painful to touch so after 5 days I wasn't satisfied so I went got a x-ray they say I have a nodule gave me doxycycline for two weeks still no symptoms other than tenderness want me to comeback 2 weeks for another X-ray I have drank mineral oil in the past not sure if it matters I'm 42 have had two dvt and been in remission of a very rare disease since 2006 called multicentric castlemans disease treated with chop and rituxin I'm scared to death they said it was a nodule not a mass but after watching your video if seen in a xray must had been decent size