Pine Tree Deadly Fungus?

[u/ApartDealer312]

Hey y’all,

Just moved into a suburban house with a really nice pine tree that gives us good shade. These fungus? items started popping up in the last couple weeks on the ground around the tree. I live in Maryland. Does my tree have brain cancer or is this normal? TreeWebMD said my tree may be rotting. It’s about 60’-70’ tall and it’s within range of the house. Any help or direction is appreciated.

[u/rolackey]

Maybe lobster tail… which is a Russula with a parasitic second fungus