Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
92 year old woman who had adenocarcinoma 20 years ago and top lobe of lung was removed has now been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer large mass in righ u?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Make her comfortable: Although age is no exception to treatment , physicians will ask the 92 patient ( if mental status is altered will proceed as directed in the heath care proxy ) in the end stage cancer , usually referred to hospice .
Answered 6/6/2016
1.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Mother has 3 x 4 mm partially spiculated nodule in left lung lobe. She had lobular breast cancer over 5 years old. Does this sound like cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had breast cancer a year ago and had a right mastecnomy. Now they have found pleural nodules in right and left lower lobes 5mm, 4, 8mm, 2, 4mm, 4.5mm should I be worried about lung cancer.?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is a 3 mm slightly spiculated lung nodule on ct in lower lobe likely cancer? 60 years old- hx of early breast cancer. Had right pneumonia at the time
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am 58y i was diagnosed with lung cancer/adenocarcinoma at stage 4 (where it spread in both lungs). I am currently taking erlotinib. Is it curable?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
There is large lung mass in the right lower lobe measuring 98 x 26 x 95 mm which also has additional surrounding groundglass overall occupying the majority of the right lower lobe. How large in inches is the mass? Cancer?
Adenocarcinoma-non-small-cell lung cancer. How many people are doing ok after 1 year from diagnosis?
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?
Every time i lie down i cough up clear water i did have a upper lobe removed from my lung due to cancer about three years ago last few days rough breathing suddenly now coughing up liquid should i be worried?
What does nodular peripherad enhancement mean on a mri. My husband had a cancerous mass (adenocarcinoma of lung) removed from calcaneus previously?
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
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
