Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Chances of surviving the stage IIb lung cancer?

Suppose a person has stage IIb lung cancer. The person has had strong radiation and chemo therapy for the lung cancer. But the person has not had any surgery for it. The person still smokes over a pack of cigarettes a day. What are the persons chances of surviving the stage IIb lung cancer? And how long should the person expect to live? Any approximants would be fine.

The person has already survived 1 year 8 months after diagnosis. And 1 year 3 months after having chemo and radiation. The persons CT last week said no lung cancer.
The person is a 44 year old male.
Type of cancer was large cell Adenocarcinoma
At the time the chances of surviving more then one year were at 20%. Surviving more then five years was 5%. But the chances of the whole thing being made up was at 95%.

http://lungcancer.clinicahealth.com


Can lung cancer cause paralysis?

Mom diagnosed with lung cancer in both lungs. She is in therapy since she is not able to stand or walk. What is the life expectancy?
She is 58 years old and I am terribly afraid of losing her. What can I do to help her when she is discharged? :( Thanks.


Is there anything out there to treat the symptoms of lung cancer?

There is a family friend that has stage 4 liver cancer and after a recent scan they have found spots on her lung. She is curently undergoing chemo therapy weekly but the symptoms of the lung cancer is what is alling her. She is short of breathe, fever, cough. Right now we are more interested in cureing the symptoms than the cancer. Is there any treatment out there that would help with the symtoms?

If are in the medical industry or have been through this please make sure to tell me in your answer.
Also she has never been a drinker or smoker.


my mom still smokes after she got lung cancer?

my grandma was diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago and we had to take care of her until she passed away. then a year ago my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer also, she went through chemo therapy and now its gone, but now she smokes again, is it highly possible that she can get lung cancer again? is she more in likely to get it again? or can she not get it again? please help.
smoking can cause lung cancer. the doctor said thats what caused it. and the same with my grandma.


natural remedies for lung cancer?

My grandma was just diagnosed with lung cancer and was given 3 to 9 months to live. She has chosen to not undergo any radiation/chemo therapy treatment, and just wants to remain comfortable. I was wondering what type of herbal and natural remedies there are that could help her feel comfortable, and also may help fight the cancer to prolong her life. The only thing that is bothering her is a deep chest cough, because the tumor has caused part of her lung to collapse, otherwise she is in no pain. Thank you.


New or experimental treatments for lung cancer?

A loved one to whom I am extremely close to, was diagnosed a few days ago with Stage IV Adenocarcinoma of the lung and it is mestastic. She is willing to try any experimental drugs or therapy or any hollistic type of treatment. Does anyone have any information about these types of treatment or a website where we can research information about what is available? Thanks.


What are the chances of getting lung cancer after 30 years of being smoke free?

My father is 80 and has not smoked for 30 years. He was just diagnosed with Small Cell lung cancer and will be undergoing an aggressive chemo/radiation therapy. Can an individual get lung cancer after not smoking for 30 years or do you think there is another variable causing the cancer?