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.
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