PET Scan showing small cell activity. Inflammation? Anyone?

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Hello, 

I just had a Pet scan done and my one nodular appears to have some small cell activity inside.  Going to see a Thoracic Surgeon on January 8th to review the results.  Doctor said it could be inflammation   Has anyone had this problem?

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PET Scan showing small cell activity. Inflammation? Anyone?


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@Timeless‍ I did not have such a finding prior to my diagnosis... how did your appointment go? Everything check out?

all the best!

PET Scan showing small cell activity. Inflammation? Anyone?


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Hello I have to go see him this coming Monday 1/28/19. Had a biopsy Tuesday on a nodular on my upper lobe. Waiting for results now
PET Scan showing small cell activity. Inflammation? Anyone?


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every thing checked out ok!!  Thanks for being concerned

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