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Been awhile since I've been here, new nodule growth

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Feb 2 4:07pm | Replies (23)
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@silvergirl29

I haven't heard from surgeon as of yet, I'm suddenly wishing that there was a way to do chemo or radiation because the right lobectomy was hellacious, lung collapsed, got crepitus and blew up like the Michelin Man and my body really hates tape and tubing. What is the biopsy procedure like? I really need to get a new notebook going for this and write the list of questions down because I go blank any suggestions on what I need to know?

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Feb 1 1:38pm

HI @silvergirl29, There are different types of lung biopsy procedures. Most go down the throat, which sounds scary, but it's the least risky. Other types use a needle placed through the chest wall. You are obviously put under anesthesia for both. Generally, you may have a little coughing afterward, but recovery is usually fairly easy.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lung-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374627
It sounds like you have a good team, and they obviously know your history the best. Here are some thoughts/questions that may help you. I would be curious, if they are able to biopsy the lymph node. If not, are they able to take just a wedge, or because of the location do they need to take the entire lobe? You've already had a reduction in lung capacity, would missing another lobe have an impact on your daily life going forward?
Best of luck to you!

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