Large Cell Lung Cancer do not necessarily occur near the chest wall, though they often occur near the edge of the lung rather than near a bronchus (in the center). Therefore, a needle biopsy may or may not be possible, depending on location. If a needle biopsy is not possible, a tissue sample may need to be gathered using a surgical approach. When this is needed, the entire tumor may be removed both for purposes of diagnosis and treatment.
Read:
Lung Cancer Treatment
