What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
My mom just got back her preliminary results from her biopsy which was taken from her adrenal gland. they have said that she has stage 4 adenocarcinoma that originated in her lungs. they have said that she has "spots" in lots of places in her body inclu
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
There are options: There are many options to treat lung cancer that has spread, this include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and clinical trials with the new immunotherapy that is showing good results. Please discuss treatment options with the oncologist.
Answered 8/21/2015
2.4k views
Sorry about Mom: Get two pathologists to sign off on the diagnosis. Your mother needs to make an informed decision whether to pursue chemotherapy / radiation or to opt for comfort measures only. Cherish all the time that the two of you have together. It may be several years, or she may go in a few more days. I am glad you are there for her.
Answered 8/8/2018
2.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Mom is 69. Fluid drained from lungs 2 weeks ago. Diagnosis of adenocarcinoma. O2 stat at 92-93. Ok to wait to call Doctor in morning?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi! i'm vem from ph. My mom was diagnosed with double primary ca. Adenocarcinoma of the lungs, squamous cells carcinoma of skin. Wil u help me?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Biopsy showed necrotic granduloma lung adenocarcinoma. What can I expect?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 I had radical bilateral mastectomy chemo and radiation I had metastasis to the rib in 2006 and 2010 recent biopsy of lymph nodes on the left upper chest near my clavicle and neck showed adenocarcinoma what treatm
10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I am waiting for the results of my mom's biopsy of the tonsils. There was a hard spot scene by an ent's pa during examination.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My 49 yr old husband was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. It has mets to brain liver foot humorous adrenal glands. What is prognosis?
Mom has pea size lung adenocarcinoma &maybe spread to adrenal. canthave chemo, surgery. They gave her less than year. any homeopathic remedies that will slow the spread? Could less than a year be right? Seems quick justfound out week ago abt Cancer?
Could the spot on my adrenal gland they found about a year and a half ago and the spot that they recently found on my lung be related could it be cancer spreading? How common is this in patients. Should I ask for more testing?
I am a 49 years old male. I had a surgery to remove thetumor. Biopsy showed adenocarcinoma of lung. I received radiation and currently undergoing chemotherapy. I have a new tumor in my foot with lots of pain. What are the optionsthat i have?
Mom has adenocarcinoma, stage4but not sure of the primary cancer.Has cancer in neck, spine, jaw, liver, lungs, lymph nodes&hips.1round chemo.How long2live?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
