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Just diagnosed with spiculated node in the right upper lobe

Lung Cancer | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (48)
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@wrmeador

The pet scans Show the the main tumor has spread to lympth node close to my wind pipe.
I m getting needle biospys on monday. Im starting to get very worried now because Dr call today and and said surgery is now out and chem and Radiatation will be done.
Just as i dreaded, in 2011 i had chemo and had every every Bad side effects from both ends......, could not eat anything for 5 weeks exspect ice cream. Im also very depressed and taking ataban for aneity

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Mar 22 1:25pm

Hi @wrmeador , I'm sorry to hear that you are dealing with this issue. Hopefully they'll have more answers for you soon. The biopsy is critical in determining the makeup of the tumor. Did they tell you if the biopsy is a bronchoscopy where they go down your throat to access the lung, or a true needle biopsy where they go through the lung? Either way, the procedure is usually well tolerated. Wishing you the best on Monday!
Take one day at a time, the tumor pathology should drive the type of treatment. There are many types of chemo treatments now, and many more medications to combat side-effects. It may be nothing like what you experienced 14 years ago. But be sure to relay any concerns to your team once they have a plan in place. Keep us posted.

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