Question 1

58 years old diagnosed with stage iv colorectal cancer and spread to liver with 7+cm tumor and lesions in the lung. what kind of life expectancy?

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It Depends: Recent progress in genetic typing of individual Colon Ca tumors and genetic specific tumor drugs is leading to better understanding of likelihood of treatment success. See: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arun_Azad/publication/246837094_Predicting_the_response_to_targeted_therapy_in_metastatic_colorectal_cancer/links/5419c4180cf2218008bf9f8a.pdf
 I recommend getting into a clinical trial.

Question 2

could a local tumor in the lung spread to develop bone metases without affecting the rest of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Commonly seen in small cell cancers; and sometimes in non small cells types as well.

Question 3

can a local tumor in the lung spread to develop bone metases without affecting the rest of the lungs on xr?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Small/oat cell carcinoma of the lung can disseminate widely in the body while the primary lesion may be too small to be detectable.

Question 4

could a local tumor in the lung spread to develop bone metastasize without affecting the rest of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible for a lesion in the lungs to spread to the bones without affecting the rest of the lungs.

Question 5

how rare is a tumor in the lung in a 20 year old causing horners? had a chest x-ray last year too does this rule out upper lung tumor or no?

does a chest x-ray last year rule out a lung tumor?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. Lung cancer is unlikely from the information you provided. 
A cause may not be discovered in some cases. Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/horner-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20373547
Wish you good health!

Question 6

are benign tumors in the lung a rare occurence?

Accepted Answer

Benign tumors exist.: Lung cancer is the most common visceral cancer in the world today.  Because of this, the presence of a mass lesion in the lungs is concerning.  Importantly, not all lung tumors are malignant, and that is good news.  The most common type of benign tumor is called a pulmonary hamartoma.   These benign tumors account for about 10% of small solitary lung lesions identified by imaging studies.

Question 7

can you have a carcinoid tumor on the lung, not in the lung?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I am guessing from your question, but yes there can be pulmonary and bronchial carcinoid tumors. They are both a type of lung tumor that can be benign or cancerous. They can occur in the lung or "on" the lung in the breathing tube to the lung. These are relatively rare tumors.

Question 8

how can you support someone who is dealing a tumor on the lung?

Accepted Answer

Listen: Be a good listener, your friend or family often needs to vent. Everyone's needs are different depending on stage of the disease and extent of disease involvement. Also take advantage of local support groups and american cancer society.

Question 9

please tell me, are benign tumors in the lung rare?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the age: Of all the tumors, benign ones are rare in older smokers. Tumors in the lung as such are rare in children ; young non smokers. If you find one in this age group, benign tumors are common.

Question 10

how long after radiation can one tell if radiation has shrunk the lung tumors?

Accepted Answer

NSCLC usually: Takes time...I wait 6 weeks, and usually it is a tumor, not "tumors".  Symptom relief should occur sooner if treatment is directed against an obstruction, bleeding, cough or pain.

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