Received a phone call from my Medical Centre.

[Bretrick]

About 10 days ago I had a C.A.T. scan on my lungs.
The government offered free Lung Cancer screening for people who previously smoked.
I smoked a packet of cigarettes a day for 30 years.
Stopped at least a decade ago.
We agreed that I will not need to worry about it unless there was an issue in which case I would be contacted.
That contact has now occurred, and I have an appointment for Thursday morning.

 

[Kaila]

Oh gosh, that seems worrisome.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

Please keep us posted B!

 

[Bretrick]

Oh gosh, that seems worrisome.

@OneEyedDiva
Could be worrisome if I was a worrier.
Luckily, I am not a worrier.
Will post results inside 24 hours.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

@OneEyedDiva
Could be worrisome if I was a worrier.
Luckily, I am not a worrier.
Will post results inside 24 hours.

Thank you.

 

[Kaila]

@OneEyedDiva
Could be worrisome if I was a worrier.
Luckily, I am not a worrier.
Will post results inside 24 hours.

That's good to hear.
I was thinking of posting the question to you, are you a worrier.
I'm glad you're not.
You'll get the info at the appointment.

 

[Bretrick]

Thank you.

@Kaila
Received results from screening entity

In brief: Fatty Liver, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, very low risk of cancerous nodules on lungs

 

[OneEyedDiva]

@Kaila
Received results from screening entity

In brief: Fatty Liver, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, very low risk of cancerous nodules on lungs

Low risk of cancer is good. Did they prescribe a treatment plan and/or suggest a lifestyle change (eg: eating healthier, exercise, enough rest, etc)? Do you have trouble breathing at all?

 

[Bretrick]

Low risk of cancer is good. Did they prescribe a treatment plan and/or suggest a lifestyle change (eg: eating healthier, exercise, enough rest, etc)? Do you have trouble breathing at all?

I do not have any trouble breathing at all.
I asked for the screening because I developed a slightly phlegmy cough when I thought I should not have one.
I received these results via email.
Doctor appointment tomorrow.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I do not have any trouble breathing at all.
I asked for the screening because I developed a slightly phlegmy cough when I thought I should not have one.
I received these results via email.
Doctor appointment tomorrow.

I'm glad you aren't having trouble B. My son has been coughing for over a week and will not go to the doctor. He's been using home remedies. He hasn't coughed as much the last couple of days and said some of the coughing was on purpose to bring up the phlem. I wish he'd get checked out like you did. Take good care.

 

[Kaila]

Thanks for the update, Bretrick.

Sounds treatable.
And helpful that your appointment is soon. Good for you to get the full info, then.

 

[Bretrick]

I'm glad you aren't having trouble B. My son has been coughing for over a week and will not go to the doctor. He's been using home remedies. He hasn't coughed as much the last couple of days and said some of the coughing was on purpose to bring up the phlem. I wish he'd get checked out like you did. Take good care.

You could mention my experience to your son.
I rarely go to the doctor, putting things off.
Remember my chest pains from three months ago?
These results show it could have been a minor heart attack.
I will be asking the doc if that might have been the case.