richinsdakota

Has anyone elected to decline surgery, and seek an alternative treatment, against Drs. advice? I find surgery a very undesirable option, tho I understand the risks of foregoing it. Depends on the diagnosis, I suppose...getting ahead of myself here...but there wont be much time after dx to schedule surgery or option, I get the impression. Anyway, appreciate anything u might be able to offer on this subject..thx.

In only an hour or so....many helpful replies....feel a bit less frantic after reading them...thank u all so much for being there for each other. I hope for the best, but in any event, look forward to sharing with you all....hope I can be as caring as u are...thank you

Hi all; new here...been reading the great support posts...helps ...thx to all... Going for the broncoscopy Mon. 06/28/04...scary as hell, as u probly know before me....sense of dread, fear the worst...only support Ivee found is here... Drs. aint what they used to be, are they... Anyway; if anyone can help calm my nerves, maybe by relating their initial biopsy/diagnosis experience...might help prepare me for what I fear will be bad news....thx if u can help, and bless u for doing it for me... richinsdakota