yes, 1st one was ok prior to original surgery. No complications, diagnosed with adeno carcinoma NSCLC Stage 1B
2nd one went fine but, I had been under a lot of stress, cancer came back, my sister was in hospice for 4th time having breast cancer, my mom was starting to slow down at 99yo. (she lived with us) and the next day I had Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in other words I had a "heart attack". It's seen mostly in women under stress, also called the (broken heart syndrome) I spent a few days in Coronary care, on meds, went home and ended up having 30 Radiation treatments. God is good and my strong faith kept me focused on getting better. You have to have strength and hope to get through this "Cancer Journey" I believe all these "bumps" in my journey are part of God's plan for me. A friend asked me when I was 1st diagnosed, "how are you doing?" my response: " It is what it is. I can't change it so I'm ready to do whatever I need to do" a positive attitude is required to get through this. Keep the faith have hope, and know God is in control. ππβοΈππ€ NEVER GIVE -UPπ
I will remember that line! Good one.
Thank you for the information. I've already had the biopsy. Wish they had done both at the same time.
Hope you're doing okay!
I had an endobronchial bronchoscopy to biopsy a tumor and lymph node with no problem, not even a sore throat. A perforated lung is a possibility, but my pulmonologist said he had done over a hundred with no problems during or after.
I asked, "No problems for you or the patient?" Everyone got a kick out of that.
Didn't know of any post procedure problems like sob, pain or difficulty swallowing?
An endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy is used to diagnose lung cancer, inflammation, or infections. During this procedure, a pulmonologist uses a bronchoscope to look at your trachea and lungs. EBUS can also examine lymph nodes and other structures between the lungs, allowing the doctor to take biopsies. This Show Full Answer