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1 cm lung cancer tumor with COPD & emphysema: Anxious

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Feb 15 12:49pm | Replies (91)
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@hch559

Thank you, Frank.
I asked doctor if they will examine if it is caused by genetic mutation. He said they will.
I don’t know yet they would do chemo on me or not, but probably I would need to. I am scared of the complications of side effects. It seems to make the patient suffering more, I know my body has been sensitive to medication. The biopsy doctor told my husband that they were surprised that they only used little bit of anesthesia on me, then I was knocked out.
I also concerned the pains during recovery after surgery.
Helen

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Feb 6 2:17pm

Hi Hellen @hch559, There are many toxins in our world. We don't know what causes most cancers, including many types of lung cancer. For those with no risk factors, it's easy for the doctors to blame secondhand smoke, but I don't believe it.
I'm glad to hear that your doctor confirmed that they'll send your tissue for further analysis. The biomarker testing may open up treatment options other than traditional chemo, so it is very important. I have one of the cellular mutation lung cancers, ALK Positive. I'm treated with oral medication. Hopefully they can have that test result back before you start a post-surgical treatment. Keep us posted. Has the surgery been scheduled yet?

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