Hi,
I am in the process of a lung cancer diagnosis. I have to go for a biopsy this coming week. I have lung nodules in both lungs. 3 in the right lower lobe and 4 in the left lobe. I have Luous and other underlying conditions. I am really scared to go for a biopsy as the doctor said the risks are too high. The biggest is 10mm. Just wanted to ask if there is anyone who had so many nodules but not detected in 2018 when I had the CT scan which showed only a 3.5cm cyst and one nodule which was 8mm.
I am.not sure if I should go ahead with the biopsy as at the moment it's been 4 months since the cough stopped and my breathing test are in very good range and the nodules have not changed size since February this year.
Any info will be grateful.
Thank you
Hi welcome to the forum but sorry you’re joining this club too . I hope someone comes along who can answer your questions soon … I’m at the staging phase just waiting now for EBUS biopsy to get my prognosis etc …. Did you know that both macmillan and the Roy castle websites have nurse led help lines you can talk to? They may be able to help with your questions too ,…Elly x
Hi Pipido I am sorry to hear about your lung nodules and your concern about the biopsy. Please call the Macmillan support line on 0808 808 00 00 to speak to someone about this. It is a free call number and they available 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm x
Hi Chelle
Thank you ffor the reply. I will definitely call them.
Pipido
Hi, EllyB
I went into hospital for the biopsy but the doctor said he couldn't do it as one of the nodules he wanted to attempt was too deep and far so it was too risky considering my health issues. So he suggested a wedge resection or just to wait and see if the nodules keep growing. So i will see my consultant in 2 weeks to decide way forward.
Thank you for asking. Xxx
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