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Members strongly agreed that the masses found in the lungs should be biopsied, particularly the largest one, to determine if cancer is present... Read more

Members strongly agreed that the masses found in the lungs should be biopsied, particularly the largest one, to determine if cancer is present and guide treatment decisions. Several members shared their own experiences with needle biopsies for lung masses, explaining how the results enabled them to receive targeted treatments like Keytruda or radiation rather than chemotherapy, and emphasized the importance of understanding the specific mutation to prescribe the right medication. A recurring theme was advocating for answers from doctors about why a biopsy might not be recommended, as some members noted that high-risk factors like severe emphysema or difficult-to-reach locations can sometimes make biopsies unsafe or impossible.