It helps to be prepared for your discussion with your doctor and healthcare team. Here are some sample questions that you could ask that might help you better understand your lung nodule(s) and your care plan.
- Can you explain to me the features of my lung nodule(s) and if there are any concerning characteristics?
- Will my lung nodules cause pain or other symptoms?
- Do I have older imaging available for comparison?
- Is there concern that my lung nodule may be cancerous?
If I have a family history of cancer, especially lung cancer, should I be concerned?
If I am a former or current smoker, or exposed to secondhand smoke frequently, should I be concerned?
- My radiology report said that my lung nodule was What does that mean?
- Why was I referred to a pulmonologist or should I be referred to a pulmonologist?
- What is the treatment or management path you are considering for me?
If recommending waiting for next CT scan, for how long until my next screening?
If recommending biopsy or surgery, how quickly?
What are the potential side effects or consequences of this path?
What is the recovery of a biopsy or surgery?
What would happen if I do nothing?
- Should I consider further imaging like a PET scan or screening?
- Are there tests available that can help guide our treatment or management path?
- Are you familiar with Nodify Lung® blood-based lung nodule testing? Am I a candidate for this type of testing? Why or why not?
- If I am a candidate for Nodify testing, what are the next steps to ensure that my blood sample is sent to Biodesix labs for testing?
- Will Nodify testing be covered by my insurance or Medicare or should I contact Biodesix Customer Care and Financial Support to talk about affordable coverage through the Biodesix Assist Financial Support Program™ at (866) 432-5930.
- Are there any additional resources that you would recommend I review to learn more about my options?
- Are there any questions I’ve missed?
- What do my caregiver(s) or support people need to know?
