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Mother has copd and a fev1 of 50%. she has no decrease in qol. stage iii nsclc, they have said radiation is contraindicated. must make a choice help?
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More than one treatm: We have more than one way to treat locally advanced Lung cancer. Radiation is just one component, the other major ones being Chemotherapy and or targeted drugs(if her lung tumor is EGFR mutation positive). In a situation like this you should ask your medical oncologist to guide you. A second opinion from another oncologist can give you an alternative treatment approach, so your should see a couple
Answered 6/25/2014
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