Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Lung Cancer Stage 4
My mother has been diagnosed with Lung cancer Stage 4 and is presently undergoing chemotherapy treatment at Aster Medcity,Cochin. She has one more half chemo on the 14th of July 2016 and then has to take a Pet Scan to know about the present situation. She was diagnosed with cancer from January 2016 and has undergone 7 chemos till date. There is a big reduction in the size of the tumor which was seen when a CT scan was taken on the 2nd of June. I wanted to know whether this is curable with your help. Pls do help me sir
Answers (3)
Lung cancer current standard of care internationally is - Lung Biopsy - To see Histopathology & to get done EGFR / ALK Mutation study.If patient shows positive mutation there is NO ROLE of CHEMOTHERAPY. Patient needs ORAL Tablets ( GEFITINIB / ERLOTINIB/AFATINIB ) . These patients do very well in long term.
If EGFR/ALK is not done - please get it done and contact .
With best wishes ..
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced oncologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.