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Deirdre

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  1. looking for someone who has experience with a needle biopsy for a lung mass: Q; How much pain? Q: Were you given any mild sedative? Q: Did the sedative work for you? Q Did you refuse the biopsy either before or during because of pain Q: If you refused the biopsy what alternatives were offered? Q: Were you offered any stronger sedatives?
  2. Hi my name is Deirdre. I have recently had a pet scan that lit up a mass on my lung. The surgeon wants to do a needle biopsy. I have heard they are painful and they only numb the outside area where the needle goes in. I have no pain tolerance. I do not know if I can handle this. Is there someone here who has experienced a needle biopsy for a lung mass? Was the experience very painful? Were you given any kind of mild sedative? Did it work? Was anyone offered any stronger sedatives? Is there anyone who refused the needle biopsy either before or after the process started because of pain? If you refused the biopsy, what other alternatives were given to you?
  3. I had a pet scan on a mass in my lung that lit up a small amount. Now they want to do a needle biopsy. I don't think I can handle the pain of that.. I am writing here because I couldn't find anywhere to actually type in the introduce yourself section. So two questions: 1. Where do I type general questions? 2. Can someone who has experienced a needle biopsy for a lung mass please share their experience. Were they allowed a mild sedative? How much pain was it? 3. Is there anyone who refused a needle biopsy because of pain and fear of pain? What other options were offered? What were pros and cons?
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