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Barbara H. · 04-08-2011, 05:25 PM

Hi Jessica,
It could very well be pneumonitis. It is a rare side effect of TDM-1 that happened to me. It was confirmed with a surgical lung biopsy. I was put out and had to stay overnight. I did not immediately go off the drug. However, they watched my scans and eventually after a year I had to stop that treatment. Make sure that you have a good surgeon if you have to go that route.
I wish all the best for you.
Barbara H.

04-08-2011, 05:25 PM	#14
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	Re: Lung Biopsy...what to expect? Hi Jessica, It could very well be pneumonitis. It is a rare side effect of TDM-1 that happened to me. It was confirmed with a surgical lung biopsy. I was put out and had to stay overnight. I did not immediately go off the drug. However, they watched my scans and eventually after a year I had to stop that treatment. Make sure that you have a good surgeon if you have to go that route. I wish all the best for you. Barbara H.