They found a 8mm nodule on my left lower lobe of lung 3 yrs ago. I have had cat scans every 6 months since, they alway say \"no change or stable\" although now measures 1.4 X 1.3 cm which is 14 mm. that is almost double in size. I am getting very discouraged, they always state its okay, to me its not okay. I now am scheduled for a Pet scan next week, so I hope to know more. I would love to have it taken out so I don\'t have to worry about it, but I am not sure of the recovery time. although maybe that shouldn\'t matter at this time. Just take it out!