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Lung Metastisis Testing

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:41 pm
by ASTEPHENS33
8mm tumor on lung. Do they normally do a biopsy or just monitor?

Re: Lung Metastisis Testing

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:59 pm
by Brearmstrong
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!

Re: Lung Metastisis Testing

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 11:29 pm
by ASTEPHENS33
It has grown. Talking to the doctor on Wednesday about next steps. Hope you’re ok, too. I’m posting for a friends actually

Re: Lung Metastisis Testing

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:01 am
by stu
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