survival rate for small cell carcinoma of lungs diaognostis 9/12/02?
stopped for 1 yr. recurred stopped for 6 mo. recurred stopped for 6 mo recurred 10/05
age 62 chemo radiation of brain stopped tumors there lung tumors returned were reduced everytime carboplatin and topiside till 3 mo ago started ironetecan and carboplatin
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Hard to say without more information regarding prior treaments (cisplatin/taxol?) A general rule in cancer treatment with chemotherapies is that the response time between treatments continues to get smaller and smaller (e.g. respond for 6 months, relapse, respond for 3 months, relapse, respond for 1 month...etc). Good luck. (
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where can I find comprehensive info on small cell cancer, The web links all have few lines but not enough?
my husband has small cell carcinoma, and I cant seem to find any place on line that has real information about treatment options, prognosis, etc. The doctor's office hasnt got anything better. I just want to know what we must prepare for.
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There are some excellent online resources beginning with the National Cancer Institute, ACS, and People Living with Cancer:
NCI: Small Cell Lung Cance Treatement
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/small-cell-lung/Patient
ACS: Introduction to treatment for small cell lung cancer
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_4x_Introduction_to_Treatment_for_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer.asp?sitearea=
Medline Plus: Small Cell lung cancer
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000122.htm
NCCN: Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology - Small cell lung cancer
http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/PDF/sclc.pdf
People Living with Cancer - Lung cancer - Oncologist approved site that features the latest research and resources.
http://www.plwc.org/portal/site/PLWC/menuitem.6067beb2271039bcfd748f68ee37a01d/?vgnextoid=1d27ea7105daa010VgnVCM100000ed730ad1RCRD&vgnextfmt=cancer
And, you can join online support groups specifically for this type of cancer:
ACOR: Mailing list for Small Cell Lung Cancer
http://listserv.acor.org/archives/lung-sclc.html
Lung Cancer Alliance
http://www.alcase.org/
Best of luck. (
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Small cell carcinoma. What is it?
I want to help my mom. This cancer isn't her only problem, so any info that you can give me is greatly appreciated. She has been fighting this for over 6 months...what is next?
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Small cell carcinoma is really bad news, I hate to give someone bad news but small cell is one of the hardest cancers to beat.
Honey, I feel really bad for you. I lost my spouse to cancer 19 months ago.
Say a prayer for her and for you, and believe that there IS a better place than this. I am so sorry. (
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survival rate for small cell carcinoma in 45 year old male smoker?
depends when it is detected. cancer is rated by stages 1 to 4, 4 being the most advanced and deadly. as cancer develops it spreads (metasticizes) to other areas. if diagnosed before it spreads, you may be able to surgically remove the tumor and treat with chemotherapy and radiation therpay. if the cancer has spread to other organs, the prognosis is extremely poor. unfortunately, most lung cancer isnt detected until it is too late to treat. bottom line: very low survival rate. (
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What is the life expectancy for Small Cell Lung Cancer with out treatments?
My mother (age 63) was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer in June 08. She has choosen not to have any treatments for it. At the time of the diagnosis it had not spread to other areas.
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Wow! My mom is going through the same thing right now and the doctor told her today that she could expect to live 5 months to 5 years with chemo therapy but, without it only god knows sweetie. It all depends on how aggressive the cancer is and when god chooses to call her home! (
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Non-small cell lung cancer?
My granddad recently had a lobectomy that removed his upper right lobe. He had squamous cell carcinoma... a type of non-small cell lung cancer. At first from the looks and pretests they thought it was stage 1, but after 2 tests done on it after they said it was stage 3A but it had NOT spread to any lymphnodes... And I thought that stage 3 had spread to lymphnodesm, but they assure us that it hasn't spread and all lymphnodes were negative.. They stil want him to undergo short doses of chemo and radiation... Can anyone who has had a relative with this condition fill me in and explain it? Thanks!
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If you have lung cancer staged 3A there is lymph involvement...it can mean lymph involvement is further away from the primary tumor on the same side as the tumor or that it lymph involvement is closer to the primary tumor but has invaded the chest wall or lining of the lung. If the lymphnodes were neg then it could be a 2b...which is no lymph involvement but is has spread to the chest wall.
Usually they only do surgery if the cancer has not spread to the lymphnodes unless they resect those too. But 90% of pt getting surgery are good to go with a high survival rate.
Chemo is because lymph system goes through out your body and with lung cancer you have high rate of cancer spreading that way. So chemo will travel through the blood and lymph systems to kill and cancer that has spread.
Radiation therapy is just treating the main tumor and any close lymph involvement. It will shrink the tumor and kills the cells and any microscopic area around it.
If you have any more questions feel free to email me
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What is "small-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma" and are there any doctors that specialize in this type of cancer
Go see an oncologist. Neuroendocrine tumors can be fast growing or slow growing (carcinoid). A basic oncologist will know what to do. (
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How do you treat small cell lung cancer?
My uncle was diagnosed a few weeks ago and the doctors told him it was supposedly the easiest to treat and that he had at least 5 years left to live. They also told him the cancer was inoperable and started him quickly on chemo. He's not taking any oral medicine. The information I have found on the internet says small cell is the hardest to treat and has the worst prognosis. Can anyone give me some information about small cell lung cancer and how to treat it?
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Choosing a treatment plan
If you have small cell lung cancer, the main treatment will most likely be chemotherapy, either alone or with radiation. Very rarely, surgery might be done if it is limited stage cancer.
After the cancer is found and staged, your doctor will talk to you about treatment choices. Give yourself time to take in the information you have learned. The most important things to think about include the stage and type of cancer, your overall health, the likely side effects of the treatment, and the chance of curing the cancer or helping you live longer. Age alone should not keep you from having treatment.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_2_4x_How_Is_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_Treated.asp?sitearea= (
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Can anyone tell me the life expectancy for someone with small cell lung cancer limited stage 3rd level?
My mother was just diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. She has been undergoing testing and just started treatments this week with it. I do know shes at stage 3 and its limited stage. Please any information you could give would be great I have seen some information but hoping what you may find looks better than what i have. We still haven't gotten all the results back yet we will this Friday. But thanks for any and all help.
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Small cell is best treated with chemotherapy which aggressively deals with it. If your mother can finish the chemotherapy, then radiation is usually administered.
Although each person is different, the five year survival rate is very low. I know that cancer is stressful to the patient and loved ones but try to do your best to help her relax. Plus, it is a good idea that her surroundings are as clean as possible to prevent infection. Her immune system will be compromised.
My mother had small cell but was already in a bad shape before she was diagnosed at age 77. Her oncologist was surprised that she didn't respond better to treatment.
I can understand what you are going through. I will be thinking of her and sending good thoughts her way. Good luck to you. Please let us know how she is doing. (
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New treatments for Small Cell Lung Cancer?
Hello all,
Do you know of any promising research being conducted for extensive stage lung carcinoma and what the most effective treatments available are?
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