Question 1

can a stage 4 lung cancer in remission?

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Remission: A leukemia term. Ned=no evidence of disease.  There can be "oligo-metastasis" (few that is) than can be ablated or even respond chemo. Exceptions to the rule that stage 4 generally conveysvery little hope for quality long term survival.

Question 2

i have stage 4 lung cancer, is there any thoughts as being in remission or no cause i have it for life?

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Lung cancer: Unfortunately, stage 4 lung cancer is almost always fatal. The average survival of people with stage 4 lung cancer who undergo chemotherapy is about a year. Some people live much longer than a year, but only rarely will someone live more than 3-5 years. Discuss your particular situation with your oncologist.

Question 3

if a blood test is done and there is no detection of cancer, is it concluded that cancer is in remission? the type of cancer is lung cancer

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Lung cancer : Lung cancer can not be detected by a blood test. Ct scan and pet scan may be necessary to detect the current status of lung cancer.

Question 4

today my friend was told she will not go into remission.dr.will not do more chemo.pain meds increased.blood transfusion.stage 4 lung cancer, mets.hope?

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Yes and No: Stage 4 lung cancer is an incurable type of cancer. Only about half of the patients respond to chemotherapy and that benefit lasts for no more than 6 to 12 months. That is about all one can do in the present state of cancer treatemnt. Once cancer has progressed despite chemotherapy it is good to seek palliative care/hospice care to help her to go through rest of her life with least bit of sufferin.

Question 5

i have swelling in the upper inside right cheek.  it's not painful, unless i press on it.  
i have small cell lung cancer, was in remission for 6 mo.?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: With your history of small cell cancer in remission, there are several possibilities, which may or may not be related to your cancer.

Question 6

i recently found out my mom has stage 4 non-small aderno (spreading) lung cancer is there any chance of remission?  it's in her lungs-tailbone-neck

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Not curable but...: There are some chemotherapy protocols that may give her a some good time. Make the most of whatever she has left. I'm sorry about your mom and hope that you will still find things to enjoy and to give meaning to this difficult time.

Question 7

my friend has gotten lung cancer. is he going to be okay?

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Many variables: What type of cancer, usually small cell or non-small cell.  How big is the cancer, and what stage is it?  Has it spread anywhere?  How health is your friend?  Quite a wide range of questions.  Small, early, cancers can be completely removed with surgery, with excellent prognosis.

Question 8

where is there a cancer center that i can go in indiana  for a second opinion if my biopsy wednesday confirms lung cancer? one that's up on new proc?

Accepted Answer

University of Indian: The University of Indiana Medical center has a very good Cancer center, located in Indianapolis. You should go to the department of Medical Oncology and see an expert Lung cancer doctor(Larry Einhorn, MD is well known) or one of his colleagues who is a Medical Oncologist or Thoracic oncologist.

Question 9

how do you get lung cancer? if you don't smoke? myparents smoked, but i always hated the way the stuff smelled. when i got older, i made them go outside to smoke, and i haven't been around smokers in years. sohow could i have lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

While : While smoking is the major modifiable risk factor leading to lung cancer, not all lung cancer is related to smoking.  Other risk factors include second hand smoke, asbestos, and organic solvents.  There are potential dietary (vitamin a, vitamin e, beta carotene) and genetic risk factors (?Cystic fibrosis), as well as the presence of emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis that could predispose to the development of lung cancer.
Second hand smoke could be relevant here.  I would recommend further testing.

Question 10

how soon after lung cancer lobectomy can i go back to work?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends upon the type of surgery and whether there are any postoperative complications.  Speak to your surgeon.

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If a blood test is done and there is no detection of cancer, is it concluded that cancer is in remission? the type of cancer is lung cancer

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Today my friend was told she will not go into remission.dr.will not do more chemo.pain meds increased.blood transfusion.stage 4 lung cancer, mets.hope?

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I have swelling in the upper inside right cheek. it's not painful, unless i press on it. i have small cell lung cancer, was in remission for 6 mo.?

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I recently found out my mom has stage 4 non-small aderno (spreading) lung cancer is there any chance of remission? it's in her lungs-tailbone-neck

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My friend has gotten lung cancer. is he going to be okay?

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Where is there a cancer center that i can go in indiana for a second opinion if my biopsy wednesday confirms lung cancer? one that's up on new proc?

A member asked:

How do you get lung cancer? if you don't smoke? myparents smoked, but i always hated the way the stuff smelled. when i got older, i made them go outside to smoke, and i haven't been around smokers in years. sohow could i have lung cancer?

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How soon after lung cancer lobectomy can i go back to work?

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