Question 1

my mums oncologist is pretty certain that nodules that they have seen in the lung and kidneys are secondary breast cancer. possible in kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unfortunately, secondaries can occur in all organs, including kidneys.

Question 2

how responsive is squamous cell carcinoma of the lung to standard chemotherapy regimens?

Accepted Answer

60 percent response: Response can mean just shrinkage or complete response means its gone.  The question should be does it help survival and the answer is yes.  Squamous and all non small cell lung cancer types are treated the same.  Surgery when possible, chemo and radiation when contained to the chest and chemo when it has spread further.  There is benefit if it helps patients live longer quality lives.

Question 3

for squamous carcinoma cancer of the lung, how long can you live without any treatments or surgery?

Accepted Answer

Variable: There is wide variability by lung cancer type, stage of the disease and individual characteristics so that it is not feasible to provide a meaningful estimate of survival. See this site for more information.
http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-survival-rates.

Question 4

what color is the lung with cancer ?

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Variegated: A small tumor is usually tan in color.  With growth, there is usually necrosis and hemorrhage in the lesion that produces a whole range of colors like, yellow, brown, reddish, black.  The color of the rest of the lung depends on the amount of soot deposition in the parenchyma.

Question 5

does "a large malignancy in the lung" mean cancer?

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Yes: Although there are different types and not all originate in the lung.

Question 6

how can we get my husband's cancer of the lung treated?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the type of lung cancer and its stage. Generly speaking, early stage non small cell lung cancer is treated with surgery with or without chemo plus minus radiation and advanced stage non small cell lung cancer is treated with chemo plus minus radiation. Small cell lung cancer is generally treated with chemo and radiation and surgery is almost never done.

Question 7

can we effectively treat my husbands cancer of the lung?

Accepted Answer

Multiple ways: Lung cancers, depending on type, size, stage (has it spread?), and genetic changes are treated with combinations of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or targeted drug therapies that attack particular mutations found only in some of these tumors.  This requires careful pathology analysis and testing.  Consult an oncologist about your husband's particular case (and seek second opinions!).

Question 8

what does "the lung cancer has fused" mean?

Accepted Answer

See below: Not sure what you mean. But I am assuming u are talking about eml4-alk fusion gene. These are genetic changes in lung cancers that can be treated with oral drugs (only one fda approved so far, crizotinib) that work remarkably in such patients.

Question 9

can non small cell cancer of the lung spread?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unfortunately non small cell lung cancer can spread; frequent sites of spread include the space between the lung and chest wall (pleural space), liver and adrenal glands.  When the disease spreads to distant organs/locations this is called metastasis.

Question 10

what are the lung cancer survival rates for non smoker?

Accepted Answer

Probably same: Once disease pattern established will be close to the same.
Rate of occurrence higher in smokers!
emphysema more common, plus heart disease and PVD in smokers will add to risks of death with lung cancer, but it is  the predominant influence depending on surgical opportunity, stage, and response to therapy.

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My mums oncologist is pretty certain that nodules that they have seen in the lung and kidneys are secondary breast cancer. possible in kidneys?

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How responsive is squamous cell carcinoma of the lung to standard chemotherapy regimens?

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For squamous carcinoma cancer of the lung, how long can you live without any treatments or surgery?

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What color is the lung with cancer ?

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Does "a large malignancy in the lung" mean cancer?

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How can we get my husband's cancer of the lung treated?

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Can we effectively treat my husbands cancer of the lung?

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What does "the lung cancer has fused" mean?

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Can non small cell cancer of the lung spread?

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What are the lung cancer survival rates for non smoker?

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