She's probably right. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Even in the worst case scenario, removing nodules when they're that small is almost always curative, plus these days they usually only remove the nodule and some surrounding lung tissue, not the whole lobe, so almost full lung function is retained.
One tip: consider taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC) supplements for a couple of days before and after the next CT scan -
clear it with your GP first. NAC is generally a safe supplement with few side-effects. It is mostly used medically to protect the liver in cases of paracetamol, aka acetaminophen, overdose and has other
medical uses. It is a potent antioxidant which may protect against radiation injury. A least it
does in mice.