DocTalk Podcast: Understanding Lung Nodules

Lung nodules are found in up to half of adults who get a chest x-ray or CT scan. Often called a spot on the lung or a shadow, they usually don’t cause any noticeable problems. However, in some cases, they can be an early sign of cancer. That’s why it’s important to seek follow-up care to accurately diagnose and monitor lung nodules. During this podcast, Dr. Ziv Gamliel, chief of Thoracic Surgery at The Angelos Center for Lung Diseases at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center discusses lung nodules…what they are and how they are diagnosed and treated.
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[@youtubefaves6365]

He sounds like a really nice person who encourages his patients which is SO important. My oncologist, although a competent doctor, totally lacks this super important skill.

[@lindadunn8787]

Love. Love. Love. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge of this fascinating topic.

[@juleskass5387]

Thank you so much for this video because about a year ago a CT scan was done and they found multiple lung nodules in my lungs and said oh they're probably benign and moved on and now I'm starting to have more trouble breathing. Sadly they just don't listen but I'm not going to let it go this time! Especially when I have swelling all over my body in my joints. Totally RA which would mean that those lung nodules have something to do with the rheumatoid arthritis and their irreversible interstitial lung disease is irreversible. I wish all doctors were like this doctor!

[@fawnforest2]

That was very helpful. Thank you.

[@sharonscott1776]

Very informative video, thank you, u answered all my questions. My chest CT scan showed 6mm nodule yesterday. Yes I am the patient that wants it out so there’s no chance to grow and be cancer. In 2021 I was a house cleaner and using bleach and mold killer which made me faint at a job, I was gasping for air, I couldn’t get that deep breath for 6 hrs. It burnt my throat and lung. I’ve been short of breath since 2021. Just had exercise stress test, echocardiogram both normal. Chest X-ray was normal. I asked for chest CT or showed the 6mm nodule and 3 cm lesion on my right kidney. I’ve never smoked. I had renal CT with contrast today to see what the lesion may be.

[@GR8WHITEC5]

This Podcast was just shared with me since I received a letter in the mail that "a new small nodule was detected in your lung." Doesn't say what lung, left or right. But what frightens me is, January 2023, I was hospitalized for severe breathing difficilties. My resting heart-rate was 160 bpm. Turned out, I had double pneumonia on top of severe asthma. 5 days in ER. Released. Short road to recovery. Two months later, I caught COVID and that took a toll on me. No vaccination shot. 45 days recovery. Four months later, some pain in and around my heart. Went to see Doctor. Blood Pressure was 156/104. Good grief. Crash coursed my diet and four months later, I was under 120/80 daily. I let myself go due to severe depression and anxiety.from multiple deaths. But 3 months into the diet I started in August 2023, (now November 2023), I was diagnosed with melanoma cancer in SITU, about 6 inches to the right of my belly button (just under or near my lung). Cancer was successfully removed. Continued my heart health diet with lots of anti-inflammation foods, supplements, and anti-oxidant foods and some supplements. Got caught up in the Phillips Respironics nationwide recall on CPAP machines early 2021. Apparently, their machines had sub-standard foam that deteriorates and could be inhaled. I never used solution to clean my machine so they said "You should be safe." Go figure, a CT for my hips caught the bottom portion of my lungs and of course, nodules detected. So, the routine CT scans begin. If heart issues and cancer wasn't enough, I had approximately 10 CT Scans on my lungs since 2021. And now? A new nodule. I am praying it's a benign fluke nodule post Covid. But they are saying my previous scan did not show this, and my current scan did. So, it is definitely new. But go figure, they didn't state how big it was or what side lung. Just "small." Even "small" has a size in millimeters. My fear is, all these CT scans are what's going to be the primary demise of my life. My heart health has improved significantly. The melanoma was removed successfully. But now this. I know I must Trust in God. But I won't lie that I been scared for the past year. I survived 28 years in the military. Deployments. GSW. And my own struggles dealing with long-term effects of death and trauma. I am feeling emotionally and mentally beat down. I know you don't know me. But a gentle prayer could help a stranger in need. Thank you all in advance.

[@davidball4085]

What is a "Ground Glass lesion", as seen previously during a CT Angiogram.?

[@LoriGuy-t4l]

I have a 3mm subpleural nodule in the upper left lob. 60 years old was a smoker

[@BagHound]

Excellent information anyone can understand. Thank you!

[@MarilynZamora-tm3jo]

Ty

[@keithmahler4236]

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

[@debraschindler5567]

Keith, how are you doing now?

[@keithmahler4236]

​Jesus blessed me again it magically disappeared. Thanks for asking 😊 ​@@debraschindler5567

[@shirleyho-woo9196]

Thank for the sharing which is very clear. Thanks Debra for asking very good pertinent questions . Good host❤ I will be scheduled to remove the right middle lode that showed a mass in my PET Scan . Thanks again.

[@keithmahler4236]

@@debraschindler5567 I'm good the nodule went away thank you Jesus

[@DebraASchindler]

@@shirleyho-woo9196 I hope you're doing well Shirley. Thank you for your kind feedback.

[@RandyWillis-t6w]

hi i have a question that if i have been diagnosed with lung cancer in order for it to be removed i have to have surgery but in the past I also have had back surgery many times like 15 times now I'm wondering if have this surgery do I have to worried about my heart or lungs mite hinder the surgery or is it ok to get this done i don't know what to do or am I just worrying to much about it

[@zakiyyahmuhammad4147]

When do you decide to use a Ecmo machine on a patient that has scar tissue but no dianosis

[@fawnforest2]

I wonder if my scleroderma is the cause of my nodule.

[@lindadunn8787]

Love. Love. Love. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge of this fascinating topic.