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Getting my lung biopsy this week
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Getting my lung biopsy this week

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    • October 2, 2018 at 3:53 pm
    Jennycrn1
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      Hello group. It’s been a while since I’ve been on this site. I’m 3 and 1/2 years out from surgery. Primary site was on my back. My SLNB was positive but later, all the other nodes were negative. Every PET has been negative until this summer. Now, a follow up chest CT shows two lesions. Biopsy on Friday with repeat PET on Thurs to make sure nothing else shows up anywhere else. Started reviewing the clinical trials site. I know I need the path results first, but I’m looking. Anyone have opinions on the most effective trials? Thanks!!
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        • October 2, 2018 at 4:27 pm
        iskitwo
        Participant

          There is good treatments now outside of trails that are FDA approved would be great…. Opdivo, Keytruda or a combo. I have been on Opdivo (nivo) for the past 5 months and getting good results. I am sure some other super knowledgeable people will chime in with some great links to info. 

          • October 3, 2018 at 3:59 pm
          ed williams
          Participant

            Hi Jenny, let us know how the biopsy turns out, no need to worry without results!!!

            • October 3, 2018 at 4:40 pm
            MelanomaMike
            Participant
              Hi Jen, like “iskitwo” just mentioned, Keytruda (aka Pembrolizumab)
              Opdivo (aka Nivolumab)
              Yervoy (aka Ipilimumab)
              (Opdivo & Yervoy can be used together)
              Are the 3 current AWESOME drugs out for your current condition & most likely will be good 4 you! Talk with your team, by the way, will this be your first Lung Biopsy? Lets see if you turn out to be like me (5% of folks) who will “cough” and or cough up a little blood as soon as the needle penetrates your lung! Haha..lucky me, i was one of the 5%’rs 😉 good luck!!!!
                • October 4, 2018 at 12:29 pm
                Jennycrn1
                Participant
                  Ok. What does that mean? Your lung got punctured?
                  • October 4, 2018 at 9:48 pm
                  MelanomaMike
                  Participant
                    Yep! They have to in order to get into the “tumor” or what have you, you may not be a Cougher/bleeder, 5% do! All in all you will NOT feel a thing BELIEVE me, went smooth as heck…
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