Tolerating lung biopsy and treatment: Any words of encouragement?

That’s exactly what I’m wondering about the DNA. I may be going to get biopsy as well. I have 2 on the lung, one he thinks may be a Melonoma. I’m not sure if I would follow up with anything if that’s the case. I had decided to not do anything, but saw my GP with my daughter and he said the biopsy is not intrusive. My question would be if I find out what it is does it matter as there is the other one. I had thought it was both lungs but found they are both on the one.

I wish I had some insight, bit all this has just happened 3 days ago. I will know more after the PET scan next Monday. Best of luck to you. Tough decisions.

I was diagnosed with cancer in both lungs December 29, 2022 and my husband was diagnosed with lung cancer too a week ago. I am overcome with grief. I don't know how we are going to handle this. Please, everyone, pray for us. God can handle anything.

I go tomorrow for biopsy. God bless you.

Yes, the PET definitely lights up the Cancer cells so they can tell you where it is for sure. I know I just kind of felt out of control not having a whole lot of info. Maybe that’s why I said I didn’t want to do anything if it’s going to keep spreading because I could control that. I’m just going to go with my gut feeling and when I get more info today regarding the biopsy hopefully I will be able to make an informed decision as to if it’s worthwhile getting it done. I wish and will pray for all the best to you! 🙏 keep us informed and I will too.
Many hugs 🤗

OMG, that’s terrible. It’s surprising how strong you can be. Try and be as positive as possible. They say your outlook helps tremendously! I’m a pretty upbeat person, laughing and joking most of the time and that helps keep the mind off of things. Have you had your PET scans and or biopsies? Once you know what it is etc you hopefully will be more informed as to what you’re dealing with. Sending many prayers and hugs! 🙏🤗

Time can certainly be a problem when we want so desperately to know things!!! grrr

@hatecancer2, what are the chances of both you and your husband being diagnosed with the same cancer within months of one another. This must be such a blow.

How did your biopsy go? What are your treatment plans?

It's awful 🙁 It's Stage 4 Squamous Cell cancer in my left lung. They did not biopsy the Right. No treatment plans. Thanks for asking. My life is in a whirlwind right now.

Liz

Stage 4 is metastatic. Where has it spread?

As encouragement, I've been living with Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer since my diagnosis at the end of September 2020, so two and a half years. Mine metastasized to my brain, and I'm still recovering from the side effects of the brain surgery. But I do physical therapy exercises and stretches almost every day. My therapists, and my neurologist, expect me to be back to my former physical self by the end of this year. Attitude is everything. I'm not an injured cancer survivor. I'm a recovering athlete! Keep moving and keep the faith.