biopsy

[Chrissca71]

I have nodule in my lung and have to have a biopsy can anyone tell me how long you have to stay at the hospital and how long it took you to recover back to what ever is normal for you

[Lol1944]

Day visit only in my case.

[Chrissca71 in reply to Lol1944]

than you that is what i have been told just wanted to know if that was right

[Alberta56]

Mine was a day visit too. It was quick and painless and I didn't need any recovery time.

[Chrissca71 in reply to Alberta56]

thank you that was what i was told just wanted to see if it was what every one had

[Ern007]

Mine was a day, I had a 6mm dodule on Right Apex.

[Yoga2011]

I’ve just been advised I have nodules up to 8mm and am having a CT scan next month. Bit worried obviously but it’s good to read that some here have had biopsies that went well

[Chrissca71 in reply to Yoga2011]

yes i agree i am worried about the biopsies but its reassuring to know many have had one now just waiting for the appointment to come hope all goes well for you

[younginmind in reply to Chrissca71]

It's similar to having a CT - a needle is used to take a sample - it is not painful - so only at the hospital for a very short time. Then it's just waiting for the results which can take a while, as the lab has to check your sample, then the 'team' will discuss it. I find the waiting for the results is always the worst part.

[Chrissca71 in reply to younginmind]

thank you good to know it doesnt take a long time

[Yoga2011 in reply to Chrissca71]

Thank you. Lots of good luck with your biopsy x

[katieoxo60]

Hi Chrissca71 , afraid my Biopsy for cancer went awry saying I will need another date to try again. However that's because of my other health issues . I am sure you won't have any problem . I did not realise they did this treatment for lung nodules too. Good luck it is only day surgery generally accepted procedure nowadays. But very worrying if you are of an anxious nature. Take Care

[Chrissca71 in reply to katieoxo60]

thank you Katie i am waiting my appointment told would be contacted in next two weeks just wanted to know so i can either tell my partner to stay or go home depending on time expected to be there i hope you get anther appointment soon and all goes well for you

[armstrong2]

hi had a biopsy on my lung just over acouple of yrs ago due to lung cancer it had taken about an hr from start to finish l went home just after that and rested for a couple of days ..had a lobectomy ...in remission ...it isnt very nice having the biopsy but worth it in the end ..take care

[Chrissca71 in reply to armstrong2]

thank you must admit i am not looking forward to having this done i wanted to have an idea on how long it would take so my partner could either wait or come back later to collect me, its just for a biopsy at the moment. i wish you all the best take care