CT Guided Biopsy experiences please
Hi all! 52 YO female here. Just recently stumbled upon the fact that I have an 8mm lower right lung mass. Both CT and PET scans show significant concerns for malignancy so I’m scheduled for a CT guided lung biopsy next week. I’m an information person. That’s what helps my anxiety. I’d love to hear full details of your CT needle biopsy, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Details like pain or pressure levels, complications or no complications. I’ve found a few stories on this forum but not many.
If you ended up with a chest tube a you please describe that experience as well. Even if it’s not great, I’m the kind of person if I go in prepared for what it could be like my mind is much more prepared and my anxiety decreases regardless of outcome.
Thank you!
Hi
thanks for reaching out. I think it is great that you are being an advocate for yourself and trying to get all of information that you can. While I hope our community members respond here with their experiences, I am sending over a story from one of our moderators with their experience: https://lungcancer.net/living/needle-biopsy-experience. I hope this is helpful. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Sending you lots of strength. Jill (team member) thanks, I appreciate your response. I already read that article. Hoping to get more personal experience experiences. 
Glad you read this particular article. You may wish to pose the question on our Facebook as well for shared and personal experiences. Wishing you the very best
Yolanda (Team Member)
Hi Runner Kim!
I've had two needle biopsies. The first one was great in the sense there were no complications or real negative side effects. The second one went okay, but I recall some wheezing that I didn't have prior to the biopsy. Also a tiny bit of hoarseness. I'd have them done again, as the information collected was very important to my diagnosis and treatment.I'm scheduled for a CT scan and will meet with the surgeon, radiation oncologist, and oncologist to discuss what's next. All three physicians are out of state, but I've always thought it was in my best interest to go to a top facility. So glad I did, but the added cost of out of state housing, transportation, and companion arrangements have been challenging. I am sure it is challenging with your medical team out of state, but I am glad you are getting great care at a top facility. The added cost and arrangements must be frustrating but it sounds like you are getting the health care you deserve, which is so important. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Jill (Team Member)
Hello, I am 69 years old and had a similar size mass on my right lung. I had 2 separate lung cancer so they were concerned it may be a recurrence. I had a bronchoscopy, pet scan, that were both very suspicious. They decided on a cat scan biopsy. I had sedation but was not asleep. I laid on my stomach and they inserted the needle through my back. I felt pressure but no pain. It was over before I knew it. Good luck to you!
Kathleen
Just curious to know what the surgery entailed and if you had any complications from it.no complications whatsoever. Out of breath for a bit but pushed through it. Minimal pain
The results took about 10 days to receive
