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Lung Cancer | Last Active: May 26, 2023 | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
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Hi. Yes, biomarkers were tested. My tumor came back EGFR positive. It also came back PDL1 positive, but it’s not advanced enough to treat it for that.
The EGFR “treatment” is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It’s not chemo or immune therapy apparently. The inhibitor that was mentioned is not covered on my Medicare Part D (prescription plan). And its cost prohibitive. Not sure what my other options might be.
I did have symptoms. Pain in my upper right shoulder behind the shoulder blade. Had a raspy voice. The spot was noticed in a routine X-ray in January. Then CT scan, PET/CT scan, then biopsy confirmed it.
I have an appointment with a Mayo oncologist in May 15.