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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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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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.

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Answered 1/1/2016

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Dr. David H. Katz answered

No… sorry: Give her your best love, and attention -- and keep her comfortable as possible for as long as possible!

Answered 10/21/2014

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A member asked:

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

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. David H. Katz answered

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