Have you had a lung biopsy?
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I had a lung biopsy June '04. I didn't have a mass, but did have much sudden breathing difficulty, as well as several nodules, one of which had almost doubled in size in one year. I had V.A.T. surgery which obtains better samples than a bronchoscope. I was relieved that I did not have cancer, but before the surgery I was a basket case. Yes, it's possible that you have cancer, also maybe you don't. If you do, the proper treatment can help immensely. Look at it this way: The condition won't go away if you ignore it, so it's best to confront it now, the sooner the better, then go forward after the results are known. Please do not give up if you have a malignancy. I know two people who beat the cancer, one much older than the other. Both survived to live normal lives, and I really think that a lot of people do. I wish you well. If you want to talk, you can email me.
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I work for a hospital department that treats cancer patients.
Wait for the biopsy results. Have you had the biopsy yet? The worst part is the waiting, I know. If you find out it's cancer, ask your surgeon about local support groups. There are also online support groups - just do a google search.
You are going through a tough time. Lean on family and friends, they will help you.
i had one done in 83, by the veterans hospital, if i lived through that, you should if you go to some experienced doctors
I am so sorry you have to go through this. I know it must be absolutely terrifying for you. My baby daughter had an open lung biopsy in October (not for cancer, she has an interstitial lung disease), and I know the wait for us was horrible. The only advice I can give (and it probably is not that good of advice, sorry) is to mentally prepare yourself for the worst, but hope for the best. And if it does turn out to be cancer, educate yourself on treatment options, learn who the best doctors are, know your options. And support groups, whether online or in person, are a great way of helping you cope and also a great source of information. And morbid as it sounds, it is strangely comforting to know you are not the only one out there. Hang in there, and I wish you the best of luck.
Are you having a needle biopsy, a bronchoscopy, or an open lung biopsy?
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