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2018-01-13 12:22:51
My mother in law having lung cancer. As per the reports available doctor told us that it is in 3rd stage which is not curable through surgery. And moreover, they suggest some more tests like PET CT Scan bad one more test. Please guide us where to go .
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Staging can be decide after investigations. Without surgery chmo and or RT are the treatment option depending in histology and stage.

Answered2018-01-14 12:45:06

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