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Lung Biopsy

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Rolla, MO

My lung dr. wants me to have a lung biopsy done, i'm freaking out about, has anyone had one and what do I expect to happen.

August 15, 2023
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have had 2 biopsies first one was to take a sample of my tumor in my lung and the second was to draw fluid off between my lung and rib cage both were done thru the side back wall with local anesthetics because of the stage of my copd full anesthetics are not an option, the doctors that did the biopsies were great, they talked to me while they were doing, it keeped me calm. Try some rescue remedy before you have your helps to calm you and totally natural. Good luck with yours

August 15, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have had 3 with no issues. One before my lung transplant and 12 after.
Just don't sweat it, let the professionals do their job.
First i was dumb enough to watch next was Put Me Under lol.
I just thought either they kill me or i get better, I have continually got better since adopting this attitude.
You got this!

August 15, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I've had 2 biopsies,one just a needle biopsy,and one years later by a bronchoscopy .I am very lucky both were negative for cancer.Both were done with IV sedation.Have they told you how they will be doing yours. In both cases with me I don't remember anything once the IV sedation was started.

August 15, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

needle biopsy, just a little worried about lung collapsing.

August 17, 2023

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