We found out 3 weeks ago that my mom has cancer. We have gone through a lung biopsy, CT scan and PET scan. The CT scan shows that the mass to be 3-4cm and the PET scan shows that the cancer has spread to the adrenal gland and lymph nodes. The oncologist has scheduled a biopsy of the adrenal gland. If it is begnin then we will prodcede with chemo and radiation, if it is active cancer then chemo will be our only option. Do you think this biopsy is really necessary? My mom is still working her full time job in retail and is not complaining of any symptoms. The biopsy is a week away, are we wasting treatment time? Oh, and my mom is still smoking and I don't think she plans to quit. Anyone care to admit to still smoking while undergoing chemo?
