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Lung Cancer | Last Active: Oct 31, 2023 | Replies (69)
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The radiologist report will simply note anything suggestive or worrisome for cancer. No one can say it is cancer for sure until someone actually does a biopsy.

My situation was much like yours when I was first diagnosed 23 years ago. My right middle lobe was collapsed. I had lots of mucus and throat clearing. I was a never smoker, so back then doctors didn't automatically think lung cancer. My CT showed a 10-12 cm tumor. My biopsy was taken via bronchoscopy which verified I had adenocarcinoma. That's when I got the call that the news was not good. Yes, if that call comes then you want to be close to home and family.

Your family doctor can prescribe xanex or something like it to help control your emotions. Usually they are more than happy to help lessen the anxiety. I send my best wishes things work out for you.

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sayitisntso | @sayitisntso | Oct 1, 2023

Hi All,

So it ‘sounds like’ assuming I have this right.. the PetScan report will show any tumors and stage? Also suspected or hot areas and that no matter what biopsies will be needed to confirm which is why the Pulmonary Dr jumped on getting me scheduled with the Thoracic Surgeon.

Do I have that right?

Are there any top 5 or 10 questions I should ask the Thoracic Surgeons that I’m meeting with on Tues. that you did or wished you had asked?

As a reminder I have appts. with 2 different surgeons (because the one recommended has a lot of 1 star reviews that he’s condescending, doesn’t listen and rushes patients but my Dr when referring him said he is an excellent surgeon. The other is the 2nd appt I made that my Pulmonologists office also works with and has stellar reviews.

Since I have both appointments I’d like to try to ask the same questions so I can compare before deciding which I will go forward with.

Any guesses for how quickly they try to do the biopsies? Is it usually days or weeks?

I know we keep talking about lots of waiting but so far I feel like I’m in a Hurricane that’s moving really fast.

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