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Questions about Lung cancer process
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Aug 01, 2012 - 9:07 pm
So my dad had a CT scan 2 months ago showing a small tumor on his lung.He a PET scan a few weeks ago and a biopsy yesterday. And then today they did a chest x-ray. Is this normal procedure? We havent heard anything back from the biopsy. |
Joined: Mar 2011
Hi Jessica, so sorry your dad and your family are going through this. Unfortunately it can take up to 72 hours to get results. He should hear by the weekend. Please ask if they did any mutation testing. Was he told the results of the PET scan? The scheduling of a chest x-ray seems out of place. It is going to be up to your dad and family to advocate for him. Call the doctor and demand an explanation.
Joined: Aug 2012
Yes they said when they did the PET scan that it was more than likely cancer. I thought the chest x-ray was strange too, thats why I asked.
Joined: Mar 2011
What did they say when you called and demanded an explanation?
Joined: Mar 2011
... but I'm sure they had a reason for wanting to see it. Certainly all the procedures you mention are an expected part of the process.