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Extensive sclc in lung, mediastinal lymph nodes and spot on liver, i am 80 years old and still active. after 6 rounds of chemo (carboplatin/etoposide) my scan revealed stable lung and lymph tumours but slight growth in the liver. i am now receiving cav

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Keep it up: It sounds as if you responded well, and more importantly, you are tolerating the treatment well.

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Answered 10/15/2012

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