My dad just died of lung cancer with brain mets 2 weeks ago. After he was diagnosed, he lived for only a month, but he was quite well (still independent, up and running) until his last 3 days where his strength suddenly left him, the steroids didn't work either because the tumors have started bleeding. We still don't know if it was the small cell LC because biopsy results can take up to 5-6 weeks to arrive here in Romania.
A friend of mine has shockingly developed stage 4 lung cancer that has metastasized to his brain in 22 places. This video helps me to understand it. He has received radiation, chemotherapy, etc. It is a relatively recent diagnosis, about a month and a half. Can he be expected to recover? What is the life expectancy for someone in his position? Thank you for your video.
2/13/24 called 911 because of possible stroke for 86 yr old mom. In the ED, we learned Mom has stage 4 lung CA metastasized to her throat, brain, adrenal glands (from 2nd hand smoke exposure- she’s never smoked in her life, but Dad did; casino smoke, growing up post WW2, era). On 2/21/24, follow up appointment with her Primary MD said because of her “poor prognosis”, it’s a miracle she left the hospital (on2/17/24) and is able to walk on her own. Hospice care, hospital bed, O2 machine w/back up tank & medical devices in place at her home. People can’t believe she’s up, walking talking and still mostly herself. No need for: cardiac MD to follow her, MRI, surgery, chemotherapy, or finger stick blood sugars to monitor her DM. Radiation for pain relief only, but she denies it. Primary MD said no good time estimate because of the stage & spread of the disease - could be days, months or a year; I’m puzzled. I’ve done all the denials, hysterical crying, etc., but every additional day I have w/her is precious. What should I expect?
We sympathize with you. It is important to no wich form of lung cancer your mother has: non-small cell or small cell lung cancer. If it is non-small cell extra research should be done to know if it is possible to offer immunotherapy or targeted therapy. You could ask your mother to ask the pulmonologist or ask to be able to attend a meeting with her pulmonologist.
My dad just died of lung cancer with brain mets 2 weeks ago. After he was diagnosed, he lived for only a month, but he was quite well (still independent, up and running) until his last 3 days where his strength suddenly left him, the steroids didn't work either because the tumors have started bleeding. We still don't know if it was the small cell LC because biopsy results can take up to 5-6 weeks to arrive here in Romania.
Sincere condolences; I’m going through something similar. Sending warm thoughts and big ❤ from San Diego, CA🙏🙏🙏
our condolences
@@longkankernederland918 thank you!
@@TheHighlanderGirl wishing you all the strength! I know how hard it is❤️
Was he given immunotherapy?
My mom has a few days left 😭💔😭😭😭😭
A friend of mine has shockingly developed stage 4 lung cancer that has metastasized to his brain in 22 places. This video helps me to understand it. He has received radiation, chemotherapy, etc.
It is a relatively recent diagnosis, about a month and a half. Can he be expected to recover? What is the life expectancy for someone in his position?
Thank you for your video.
Unfortunately, as far as we know now, stage 4 lung cancer cannot be cured.
Unfortunately, cure for stage 4 lung cancer is not yet possible
@@longkankernederland918 Thank you for your message. Unfortunately I learned it the hard way. My friend left this mortal world about a week or so ago.
@@Joeherman We are very sorry to hear that. sorry for your loss!
2/13/24 called 911 because of possible stroke for 86 yr old mom. In the ED, we learned Mom has stage 4 lung CA metastasized to her throat, brain, adrenal glands (from 2nd hand smoke exposure- she’s never smoked in her life, but Dad did; casino smoke, growing up post WW2, era). On 2/21/24, follow up appointment with her Primary MD said because of her “poor prognosis”, it’s a miracle she left the hospital (on2/17/24) and is able to walk on her own. Hospice care, hospital bed, O2 machine w/back up tank & medical devices in place at her home. People can’t believe she’s up, walking talking and still mostly herself. No need for: cardiac MD to follow her, MRI, surgery, chemotherapy, or finger stick blood sugars to monitor her DM. Radiation for pain relief only, but she denies it. Primary MD said no good time estimate because of the stage & spread of the disease - could be days, months or a year; I’m puzzled. I’ve done all the denials, hysterical crying, etc., but every additional day I have w/her is precious. What should I expect?
We sympathize with you. It is important to no wich form of lung cancer your mother has: non-small cell or small cell lung cancer. If it is non-small cell extra research should be done to know if it is possible to offer immunotherapy or targeted therapy. You could ask your mother to ask the pulmonologist or ask to be able to attend a meeting with her pulmonologist.