[Introduction...3.5 cm Right Lower Lobe mass]

I had all of my estate planning done in 2015, after I moved to CA. That included a power of attorney, health care advance directive, trust and will. So when I was diagnosed in 2019, I did not have any extra work to do. I have already selected a hospice provider (my palliative care team is part of the same organization) and a nursing home, should I need them. I'm not being morbid, just prepared.

[Introduction...3.5 cm Right Lower Lobe mass]

@Jesse L., I've never seen one of my scans either, only the radiologist's report, and I really need my oncologist to interpret all the mumbo jumbo. I usually have to wait several days, and up to a week, to get my PET scan results. The report isn't posted to the patient portal until my oncologist reviews it with me. So I have learned to be a patient patient. 

[Introduction...3.5 cm Right Lower Lobe mass]

Exactly what @LexieCatsays!  My oncologist doesn't even post the scan reports to the patient portal until he has discussed them with me first. 

[bronchoscopy--Under or not?]

I had a rigid bronchoscope and was put under. Had a great anesthesiologist. I asked for propofel and got it, so I had a nice nap. Just a sore throat for a couple of days afterward. 

[Biomarker Testing and Waiting for Results-What was your experience?]

Wow, Michelle what a rough time you had! 

I had my bronchoscopy on 10/31/19 and I met with my medical oncologist on 11/11/19 and got the tissue biopsy results, including being positive for the EGFR mutation, which my oncologist was "happy" about (he is a very expressive person). At the time I didn't really understand and had a lot of scary information to absorb. I went through 6 weeks of chemo and radiation, and about midway through, my oncologist discussed the plan for after treatments. I am now on a targeted therapy with "continued positive treatment results".