I was diagnosed in October, 2007 with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I am Progesterone Negative, Estrogen Positive and Her2Nu Negative. I tested positive for the BrCA1 gene. An Oncotype DX was done on my tumor and it tested to be a very aggressive cancer and I have a 34% chance of recurrence.
I did a double masectomy, DIEP flap reconstruct in October, 2007. I underwent 6 treatments Doxorubicin, Docetaxel and Cyclophosphamide. I am currently taking Arimidex. I had my ovaries removed (uterus was already gone).
A few weeks ago I noticed some swelling in my neck. I went to my oncologist and he ordered a CT Scan. The CT scan showed the neck issue was not cancer, but I have a 5.5 MM noncalcified nodule abutting the major fissure within the superior segment right lower lobe of my lung. I also have an additional smaller 4 mm pleural based nodule and additional small flatter regions of apparent pleural thickening noted posteriorly at the same level.
I am going to have a Pet Scan done next week.
Has anyone else encountered this issue?
I know it is what it is and worrying isn't going to help, but I want to know what questions to ask and what this may be. Any suggestions are welcome.