Hi my mum has suspected lung cancer. She had all the tests and we were waiting for results then told the biopsy wasn’t conclusive. My mum is very stoic and never complains but found this test horrendous. It lasted 40 mins and she was totally aware. She is refusing to have again so has been offered one where they use a needle? or to be put out for it but that has a long wait. Has anyone else had these other forms of biopsy? Is it normal for the biopsy to be so awful? Many thanks
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