Connect
← Return to Walking pneumonia led to lung nodule to lung mass! 2 biopsy this week
Discussion
Walking pneumonia led to lung nodule to lung mass! 2 biopsy this week
Lung Health | Last Active: Dec 28, 2025 | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
@lls8000 Yes. They did some genetic tests on the lung biopsy sample. The oncologist also took blood samples for biomarkers on Wednesday, the 17th. They used Guardant. It's reassuring that people are living years after their diagnosis. My biggest fear is losing "me" in all this, especially with the brain affected. I want to remain cognizant of my surroundings and able to communicate. I have head pain that the doctor said will lessen with radiation. That will probably begin after the New Year. The doctor will be away the first week in January, but I may begin with his P.A., or wait, because those genetic markers will come back and we'll know how better to move forward. Your support has been helpful to me. I don't know who to share this diagnosis with. Only my closest friends and family know (about 10 people). I may tell a neighbor or two that we talk to often. We don't really "hang out" with them, but we talk.
Replies to "@lls8000 Yes. They did some genetic tests on the lung biopsy sample. The oncologist also took..."
Connect
@medtech4, The additional news of the brain metastasis understandably ramps up your concern. My type of cancer has a high rate of brain mets, but I’ve avoided that …so far. I know plenty of others that have faced this. With newer types of radiation, brain mets can been treated successfully, with very minimal after effects. And the biomarker results may still alter the treatment plan for you.
Are you being treated at a cancer center that you feel comfortable with? Do they have access to targeted brain radiation treatments?
Here’s a link to more info on the types of brain radiation, just in case you need it:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brain-metastases/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350140
You get to decide who gets to be in your inner circle of information. It’s all still new, you’re still processing the news yourself, and you’ll know when you’re ready for a wider circle of sharing.
Try to find something that can take your mind off of all of this, even for a short while. Wishing you a bit of peace during this difficult time.