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Is a Spiculated lung nodule always malignant?
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Hello @linpvc, some nodules are difficult to biopsy when they are deep in a lower lobe or it may be too dangerous to biopsy depending on the proximity to the heart or certain arteries. Pulmonologists are getting better at reaching difficult nodules through the use of robotic bronchoscopy, allowing greater access to the entire lung. (https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/robotic-assisted-bronchoscopy-faq)
I hope your appointment goes well next week. Did they respond to your message requesting a biopsy?
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it is located on RML on lung base on Pericardium surface
just returned from doctor. it is spiculated, slightly, he says no thoracic surgeon would biopsy it because of its location. so instead of biopsy, he will watch its size. ill have a cat scan in six months. if it grows he'll take as a sign of malignancy and ill need to have the nodule removed by open-heart surgery or hopefully VAT.
i told him of a blood test, Nodify XL2 and Nodify CDT
MY healthcare provider doesnt have it but it is out there and the doctor Googled it. he is researching it for me. i want it as it detects lung cancer even if in-situ. i've requested it.
have you heard of it
i think i replied to myself, please fead what i wrote to myself. think i have a brain nodule. teasing!
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Thank you for your response. This is hard for and I’m sure others to go alone. . It is located in lower area of lung in RML on the surface of the pericardium. How are these treated if can’t biopsy? Plus questionable slight speculation. It is 17mm. X 9 mm c 14 mm.has not grown in 2-1/2 months.
Dr answered my message, saying we’ll discuss next meeting, may 7, tomorrow.