Postby DanInMN » Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:14 am
I was recently in a similar situation. Five years out and a growing nodule in my lung. I personally pushed to have the biopsy done quickly. I can't say this mattered medically. The nodule was very slow growing. It was something I personally wanted, as I hate sitting with uncertainty. We have enough of that. I know how you feel, being all ready to celebrate the 5 year mark and suddenly being back in the game. For me, the nodule turned out to be a met from the colon cancer, moving me from stage III to IV. My understanding is this is unusual, and most nodules turn out to be benign. I will be hoping this is the case for you.
I'm sorry you find yourself in this position. I think your Dr. is probably right that a month won't make a difference. After all, it took 5 years for things to get where they are today. Just keep your psychological needs in mind.
Dan - Male - Age 41
3/5/2012 - Colonoscopy - dx: sigmoid colon cancer
3/29/2012 - Colon Resection - growth through wall, 1 of 23 nodes, 4 tumor deposits - dx: Stage 3b
5/7/2012 - Begin Folfox
10/10/12 Finish Folfox
10/22/12 CT scan = NED
4/17/17 Lung nodule discovered to be colorecretal cancer met
5/12/17 Met removed