Nov 18 2017, 10:15 AM
I came across this post when doing research on IKN. I know the last post was in June and I hope you and your family are managing well Claudia.
My mom was just diagnosed in June as well and Claudia, trust me, I have gone through the same mental process and agony as you. My mom has exactly the same condition as your mom and she showed no symptoms except for a hard lymph node that came up one day. What's more she has never been a smoker.
She came back negative for egfr and pdl-1 and basically any of the mutation that qualifies for targeted therapy or immunotherapy so she is on chemo currently. Four cycles of chemo has shown the tumor shrinking slightly so we take the good news as they come.
I am trying to get her into IKN because the financials are too heavy for us. Anyone with any stories to share or advice be it on my mom's case or recommended tips on doctors, please do.
Claudia, hope your mom is keeping strong
QUOTE(Claudia10 @ Jun 23 2017, 12:44 AM)
Hi everyone,
I've read quite a few pages on this forum and many pages that I can find about lung cancer on Google. My family received a very unfortunate news today that mum is diagnosed with Stage IIIB Adeno Carcinoma (Lung Cancer). She is 63, a passive smoker and healthy with zero symptom. Was told that surgery is no longer an option since we're at the advance stage. We're now waiting for the EGFR test back to see if it's mutation positive and assess our options. Meanwhile I think we need to start looking for treatment options since medical doctors today take a long time to get an appointment.
I've read some wise comments about do not restrict patient's food or mental well being is important. I've cried all day and I definitely want to be strong and support her all the way. I heard a lot of people commented about "chemo kills", government hospital are better, consider alternative treatment, TCM maybe, or even spiritual healing. In short the medical industry is so lack of transparency that makes all of us so vulnerable.
My questions are:
1. Anyone heard or gone through chemo that successfully cured/treated in their 60s?
2. Anyone has any recommendation of oncologists/specialist to for 2nd/3rd/4th opinion & options for lung cancer treatment?
3. Anyone know any Chinese doctor/TCM that is specialist in lung or cancer patients?
4. Have you heard of any other alternative treatments/real stories that helps with stage 3B lung cancer patients?
5. It's not going to be an easy journey from here on, whoever that have gone through this with their close family members.. Can you give me some tips in terms or lifestyle/mental preparation/mindset/communication with patients during this period of time?
I'm not giving up, I am going to fight every step of the way with her to sustain her quality of life and give her what she needs to have a remaining fruitful life.
Meanwhile, any recommendation or comments will help a lost soul here.
Your response is highly appreciated.
I've read quite a few pages on this forum and many pages that I can find about lung cancer on Google. My family received a very unfortunate news today that mum is diagnosed with Stage IIIB Adeno Carcinoma (Lung Cancer). She is 63, a passive smoker and healthy with zero symptom. Was told that surgery is no longer an option since we're at the advance stage. We're now waiting for the EGFR test back to see if it's mutation positive and assess our options. Meanwhile I think we need to start looking for treatment options since medical doctors today take a long time to get an appointment.
I've read some wise comments about do not restrict patient's food or mental well being is important. I've cried all day and I definitely want to be strong and support her all the way. I heard a lot of people commented about "chemo kills", government hospital are better, consider alternative treatment, TCM maybe, or even spiritual healing. In short the medical industry is so lack of transparency that makes all of us so vulnerable.
My questions are:
1. Anyone heard or gone through chemo that successfully cured/treated in their 60s?
2. Anyone has any recommendation of oncologists/specialist to for 2nd/3rd/4th opinion & options for lung cancer treatment?
3. Anyone know any Chinese doctor/TCM that is specialist in lung or cancer patients?
4. Have you heard of any other alternative treatments/real stories that helps with stage 3B lung cancer patients?
5. It's not going to be an easy journey from here on, whoever that have gone through this with their close family members.. Can you give me some tips in terms or lifestyle/mental preparation/mindset/communication with patients during this period of time?
I'm not giving up, I am going to fight every step of the way with her to sustain her quality of life and give her what she needs to have a remaining fruitful life.
Meanwhile, any recommendation or comments will help a lost soul here.
Your response is highly appreciated.
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