Question 1

80 yrs old diagnosed with non small lung cancer (local), developed pneumonia after the first  carboplatin gemcitabine treatment. is it treatable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antibiotics are usually very successful to treat  many pneumonias. Patients with lung cancer may be more complex to treat or may require longer treatment especially if the cancer blocks the airways  which are needed to clear the pneumonia.

Question 2

is anyone taking docetaxel and carboplatin for non-small cell lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, combination of Carboplatin and docetaxel is one of the chemotherapy regimens used to treat non -small cell lung cancer.

Question 3

how effective is paclitaxel (taxol) for treating lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Some prolongation: •	A large array of chemo agents are utilized in the treatment of non small cell Ca of lung . While Taxol is one of the primary agents ,the Platinum agents such as Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Gemzar and Camptosar (irinotecan) are given alone or in combination  with.  Taxol. Because of the presence of malignant stem cells, resistant to chemo  survival is in months.  With immunochemo therapy survival improved.

Question 4

how effective is carboplatin for treating lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Carboplatin: Carboplatin is beneficial for the treatment of Small-cell lung cancer &amp; other cancers.

Question 5

do you know anyone taking carboplatin for non-small cell lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Carboplatin is a very commonly used medication in this malignancy. Tolerence today is quite good, with the most important side effects being temporarily low blood counts, fatigue, numbness and nausea. A unique point about this agent is that it is dosed based on the patients kidney function, rather than the patients size like most anticancer medications.

Question 6

where is the best place i can take my husband for stage 4 lung cancer treatment close to va east cosst?

Accepted Answer

Nearest Cancer Ctr.: The nearest hospital will be able to help you. Your family doctor is the best guidance you will get. Teaching hospitals and community hospitals have resources that will address you concerns. Try and manage his care as close to your home as possible.

Question 7

i would like advise for lung cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

What is the status?: Any advice would best come from YOUR cancer doctor, who knows all of the the very important genetic, cellular, and organ details of your cancer.  Treatment for cancer these days is very complex, and lots of information goes into recommendations.  Without knowing the specifics of your cancer, it's impossible to give you advice.  Write down your questions, be specific, and talk to your doctor.

Question 8

can you tell me about the best small cell lung cancer treatment nowadays?

Accepted Answer

See below: Treatment of small cell lung cancer depends on the stage. If it is limited stage the treatments involve chemotherapy along with radiation and if it is extensive stage then chemotherapy is the main stay of treatment (though in some situations palliative radiation can be considered).

Question 9

treatment for pulmonary stage four lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Chemo/radiation: Chemotherapy mostly, +/- radiation if the tumor is bulky and causing any local problems or a lot of pain. Prognosis is not good. Depending on the age, comorbidities and overall condition, palliative care is also a good option.

Question 10

can lung cancer resist treatment and move to the brain?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately Yes: Both of the common types (non-small cell type or small cell type) very often spread into the brain. The rate of spread ranges from 20-50% depending on type and stage of cancer.

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Taxol and Carboplatin for Lung Cancer Treatment

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80 yrs old diagnosed with non small lung cancer (local), developed pneumonia after the first carboplatin gemcitabine treatment. is it treatable?

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Is anyone taking docetaxel and carboplatin for non-small cell lung cancer?

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How effective is paclitaxel (taxol) for treating lung cancer?

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How effective is carboplatin for treating lung cancer?

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Do you know anyone taking carboplatin for non-small cell lung cancer?

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Where is the best place i can take my husband for stage 4 lung cancer treatment close to va east cosst?

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I would like advise for lung cancer treatment?

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Can you tell me about the best small cell lung cancer treatment nowadays?

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Treatment for pulmonary stage four lung cancer?

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Can lung cancer resist treatment and move to the brain?

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