Hi Ploppy.

There are times when you just have to trust that the medics know what they're doing, and put yourself in their hands.

As for the chest X-ray, I understand all too well what it's like to balance the fear of not knowing if there's something wrong against the fear of finding out there actually is something wrong.  You're not the first person to face this dilemma, and you won't be the last.  

The question I ask myself is whether I would really be happier not knowing, or would I prefer to know if something is wrong so that something can be done about it as quick as possible.  It still doesn't stop me worrying about the results, though. 

Thanks Telemando, it is hard though isn’t it, I guess the fact that they picked up something so small and have been so thorough should tell me something I guess x

They told you stage one, that means they can tell its early and not mutated passed a certain point. They can tell by the cells. As each grade the cancer moves further into different areas. 

Thats deffo how they know. 

I'm not an expert but that is my understanding. 

Also they see this day in and day out, they'll simply just know too by looking and their experiences. 

Trust them, it's hard, but do try.

But question where you feel you need to, you need to understand everything.