1.7 mass on right lung: Any advice as I wait for a biopsy?

@gprior
Can you function alright? Do you struggle with daily routines?
I thank you for your support

2 1/2 years ago I had a 5.3 on top of my right lung and two smaller ones on the lower part of my lung. Also Mets in my left frontal lobe and right femoral neck. Tagrisso has eliminated the two lower tumours, radiation to my main tumour in my lung and femoral neck. First eight months did only what the doctors said, then I started to look after my own research. I firmly believe there will be a cure in the next 5 to 10 years, keep the faith, baby - Telli Savalas.

@fightingbluehen69
What exactly does this test find ?

It tests for jeans that are mutated which caused cancer you’re actually “lucky “if you have one of these common ones because it’s easily treated with just a pill! No chemo or radiation usually needed, except sometimes for brain and bone where there’s not always reach with the common gene targeting drugs. There are also tests for hormone related cancer.

This is what Guardant 360 test for the more common mutations in your genes (not inherited genes- but something external usually that caused your gene to mutate)

Some of the most commonly reported cancer-related genes include:

* TP53 — extremely common across many cancers; a tumor-suppressor gene.
* KRAS — common in lung, colorectal and pancreatic cancers; specific variants such as KRAS G12C can be targetable.
* EGFR — especially important in non-small-cell lung cancer; several mutations have targeted drugs.
* PIK3CA — common in breast and several other cancers; some variants are targetable.
* ERBB2 (HER2) — mutations or amplification can occur in breast, lung, gastric and other cancers and may guide HER2-directed treatment.
* BRAF — found in melanoma, thyroid, colorectal, lung and other cancers; BRAF V600E is particularly actionable.
* MET — amplification or MET exon 14 skipping can be important in lung cancer.
* ALK, ROS1, RET, NTRK — usually detected as gene fusions rather than simple point mutations; important because targeted drugs exist.
* BRCA1 / BRCA2, ATM, CHEK2 — DNA-repair genes. Some alterations may have treatment implications, but finding one in blood does not automatically mean it is inherited.
* APC — very common in colorectal cancer.
* PTEN — tumor-suppressor alteration seen across several cancers.
* RB1 — particularly important in small-cell lung cancer and some other tumors.
* ESR1 — frequently develops in metastatic hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer after endocrine therapy.
* CCND1 amplification — a copy-number alteration seen particularly in breast and head-and-neck cancers.

My husband luckily, had ERBB2
And he was treated with both Enhertu & Hernexeos.
Stage 4B NSCLC (non small cell lung cancer)
Currently he’s in full remission two years later!! 🙏 OK

@sallik74 to answer you I'll say that after my 1st lobectomy in 2018 I bounced back quite well considering I have other health issues, as most of us do! Honestly tho after my 2nd lobectomy in Oct 2024 I do struggle with daily chores, I tire easily and find i need to rest my body 4 to 5 times a day even if it is just 15 mins at a time. My other health issues contribute to my weariness too tho. Having said that I still live my life to the fullest that I can and you will too. Hugs to you

@gprior
Thank you so much!

I was treated by Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, lung cancer 2.4cm nodule upper left lung plus other smaller cancer noted in plura. Surgeon went in and came out, said that removal might hurt more than help. He was so right, 3 years later I am celebrating 15 months no active cancer noted, still have nodule now only 1.4cm but no active cancer. I was treated with chemo (4 months) followed by 2 years of Keytruda (immunology therapy) .... so far so good, scan every 3 months to see if any active cancer! Good luck, it does matter where and who diagnosed you and then treats you....!

@kathleenhalligan59
How are you doing now ?

@sallik74 i’m trying to give myself grace. I have had a good day yesterday. I have to learn how to pace myself. My husband is in a nursing home because of his dementia and he’s in a wheelchair and I can no longer lift him. Overall, I’m doing better, but of course I’m impatient and I’m often disappointed in how little I can do comparatively from my old self. My mind is clear it’s just I get tired and I have very bad stomach issues. I’ve lost 30 pounds in six weeks. Not that I can’t afford 30 pounds but it’s got a slow down a little bit but truthfully, I’m grateful and I have a very good support system who remind me that this has been a Traumatic 10 months. I’m grateful for your question.

@kathleenhalligan59
I could not afford to lose 30 lbs. I am 5'4" & 104 lbs.
Sorry to hear about your husband. I took care of my mother with dementia & I understand the stress.
I'm glad you can get around & not have to rely solely on other people.
That is one of my other concerns, quality of life.
Please keep in touch !
Blessings!%