Lung Metastisis Testing

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ASTEPHENS33
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Lung Metastisis Testing

Postby ASTEPHENS33 » Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:41 pm

8mm tumor on lung. Do they normally do a biopsy or just monitor?

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Re: Lung Metastisis Testing

Postby Brearmstrong » Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:59 pm

I am dealing with this now. Has your spot just shown up or has it grown? Usually needs to be at least 8 mm to biopsy. Mine grew (has been there 4 years on CT scan but I was also on chemo until 10 months ago). It grew from 5mm to 8mm in 3 months. Scared to death but will tackle this new issue if need be. Hope yours is nothing!
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ASTEPHENS33
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Re: Lung Metastisis Testing

Postby ASTEPHENS33 » Sat Jun 05, 2021 11:29 pm

It has grown. Talking to the doctor on Wednesday about next steps. Hope you’re ok, too. I’m posting for a friends actually

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Re: Lung Metastisis Testing

Postby stu » Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:01 am

My mum had a PET scan at 8 mm . They tracked it from 2 mm over two years . The scan had uptake at 8mm so they removed it ! No biopsy due to seed tracking.
Never had a further issue with it !
I wish your friend well !
Stu
supporter to my mum who lives a great life despite a difficult diagnosis
stage4 2009 significant spread to liver
2010 colon /liver resection
chemo following recurrence
73% of liver removed
enjoying life treatment free
2016 lung resection
Oct 2017 nice clear scan . Two lung nodules disappeared
Oct 2018. Another clear scan .


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