I take it the lymph nodes were benign. Otherwise they would have recommended chemo.
I have squamous cell carcinoma and waited and watched nodules grow for 2 1/2 years before the largest grew to 9-10mm and we could get a biopsy. I have one nodule that doesn't light up on the PET scans, but has grown from 7mm to 9mm over the last 2 years. We're still watching it. So, it sounds like your current wait and see treatment is about right.
It still pays to have a second opinion.
Stay positive!
Tony

I think you all have given me strength. I will ask for a referral to an oncologist. You are right. An oncologist should now be leading the team; the surgeon should not.

Pat703 something doesn’t sound right to me. Someone should have contacted an oncologist or at least gave you a phone number so you could have contacted one. I would be concerned also. If it were me I would contact an oncologist, just saying.

It is Invasive well-differentiated adenocarcinoma (1.3 cm), acinar predominant. They actually did two resections. They removed the first, and decided to remove again because they wanted to make sure to get all tissue. 4 lymph nodes were also removed.

The nodule of concern in my right lung is in lower lobe. The size in 2023 was 6mm and in 2024 is 8mm. I already have an appointment for CT scans in November.

Hi Pat,
Sorry this is a couple days late. I didn't come on the site.
By "type of cancer" I meant adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or large cell carcinoma. Those are the major sub-types of NSCLC. Like I said, the tumor should have gone to pathology for typing and to see if there are any biomarkers or genetic mutations that can be addressed in case the other nodules are cancerous. This is done by biopsy when possible and is preferable to waiting to do it after the surgery. Chemotherapies are approved for the specific sub-types of cancer. Immunotherapy is approved for specific biomarkers the patient has and "targeted" therapies address genetic mutations of the cancer strain itself.
Of course, you need an oncologist to determine all this and present you your options.
How large are the nodules in your right lung?
Are they in different lobes or all in one?
How large was the tumor in the left lung?
Tony