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Will be having a biopsy but not sure how they are going to do it. I think it will be a needle biopsy. Any advice or is it a piece of cake?

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Milladore, WI
May 23, 2024
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Members shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with needle biopsies for lung cancer diagnosis, with most describing minimal discomfort... Read more

Members shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with needle biopsies for lung cancer diagnosis, with most describing minimal discomfort thanks to twilight sedation or partial anesthesia, though a few noted some pain when the numbing medication wore off or when the needle entered. Several members offered practical advice, including speaking up immediately if you feel discomfort so doctors can add more numbing medication, expecting soreness for a few days afterward that can be managed with Tylenol, and preparing mentally for the hardest part, which many said was waiting for results rather than the procedure itself. A recurring theme was reassurance that while the experience can feel scary beforehand, the actual biopsy is typically quick and manageable, with members emphasizing the importance of the procedure for understanding cancer progression and guiding treatment decisions.

A MyLungCancerTeam Member

@bradandrus- How are you? I just started walking outside yesterday.
My surgeon said I can do anything now. I have been babying myself. Lol. He said the sooner I get moving the better I'll feel. The only thing I've been babying is the wounds . The muscles they cut into Hurt . Wierd feeling. It feels real tight. Did that happen to you?
I only got the sutures out Thursday. I'm pushing through 💪

May 24, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Best of luck in your procedure and recuperation. Hopefully everything will go well. Relax and rest, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

May 24, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

@A MyLungCancerTeam Member - thank you for the encouragement 🙏 ❤️ yes I'm slowly doing more physical work. I'm a realtor. So I'm easing back slowly into showing homes. Have a great weekend!🇺🇲

May 24, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I went to a surgi Ctr 2 days after surgery. On my 4th day post surgery I had 3 hrs a day physical therapy. Best best thing, you will feel better I promise when you move. I know the feeling of tightness and yes it is uncomfortable but push through, I promise you will be happy when you feel stronger, GOD bless you and stay strong❤️

May 24, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I had a needle biopsy. They semi sedated me, but there was some discomfort. Hope you have a good outcome.💕

May 24, 2024

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