Joanna

Hi I'm a 40year old I've got asthma emphysema COPD and the doctors have found a nodule in my lung. My mother died at the age of 52with lung cancer. I'm so worried. Can I ask my consultant for a biopsy to be done on me. This was found by accident after I had a ct done for other problems.  Hope u can help Thankyou. 

  • Hi Joanna

    Whilst I have no personal experience of your current medical problems I would say you are more than entitled to ask your consultant if a biopsy is required. If you have an appointment soon then ask all the questions you need.  If no appointment is planned just yet it may be worth seeing your GP, explaining your worries (which many here will understand), and seeing if he can help.  If you would like to chat to the nurses on this site there is a freephone number on this page (from UK landlines) which is available mon to fri 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best and if you can do let us know how you get on. Regards Jules54