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New here. Guess i have lung cancer looking at my PET
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@julie67, either method, bronchoscopy or needle biopsy, can be effective in getting the cells that they need to identify if this is cancerous. Each procedure comes with its own sets of risks, side effects, and potential benefits. Be aware that there will likely be more tests after the procedure and more waiting for appointments. It's not easy, but it's necessary. Check with your primary doctor if you feel that you need some help with taking the edge off the situation. It's not uncommon.
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Thank you. I am scheduled for broncoscopy this Thursday 6\6. He still says the biopsy is too dangerous on the big nodule so he is going to biopsy the lymph node. If that comes back negative, then we must do the biopsy. He said if it's positive, then it's chemo!! HUH!! That freaks me out. I thought they would just cut the lymph node out. Now I have to decide to take chemo or just die soon i guess. This has all grown in just 6 months so it seems very agressive. Why would he say chemo if the lymph is positive? Is that normal treatment? thanks so much!