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Barbara H. · 07-30-2008, 04:54 PM

Hi,
My CT scans have shown progressive inflammation since January. My oncologist has not been concerned but thought I should now see a pumonologist. I did today and it was recommended that I have a a surgical lung biopsy to determine exactly what is going on. This procedure requires a three day hospital stay.
Possible results:
lung mets: unlikely (no nodules)
inflammation (various causes) possible
inflammation from the Herceptin MCC DM 1 trial drug (This is most likely.)

I am very worried because this drug is really working for me and it is possible that I may need to go off the trial if it is causing this.

Also, I am interested in knowing about the recovery for this procedure. I need to set up my classroom and start school in September. I am also curious about how much pain is associated with this procedure.

I am leaving for Michigan on Friday to spend a week with my family and am quite unhappy about having this hanging over my head.

Best regards,
Barbara H.

07-30-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	Need information about a surgical lung biopsy Hi, My CT scans have shown progressive inflammation since January. My oncologist has not been concerned but thought I should now see a pumonologist. I did today and it was recommended that I have a a surgical lung biopsy to determine exactly what is going on. This procedure requires a three day hospital stay. Possible results: lung mets: unlikely (no nodules) inflammation (various causes) possible inflammation from the Herceptin MCC DM 1 trial drug (This is most likely.) I am very worried because this drug is really working for me and it is possible that I may need to go off the trial if it is causing this. Also, I am interested in knowing about the recovery for this procedure. I need to set up my classroom and start school in September. I am also curious about how much pain is associated with this procedure. I am leaving for Michigan on Friday to spend a week with my family and am quite unhappy about having this hanging over my head. Best regards, Barbara H.