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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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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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franki24 | @franki24 | Feb 6 2:49pm

That is just great information
BRAVA

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hch559 | @hch559 | Feb 6 4:20pm

Lisa, yes it is easy to say the cause is the second hand smoke, that was how I felt when doctor said so. I have been always eat healthy, avoid toxics. I found out this serious disease accidentally.
I had a dear friend who died two year ago from Adeno lung cancer. She was healthy, a non smoker, non wine drinker.
She had target therapy for about 5 years, she told me that was genetic mutation.
Lisa, do you have side effect from oral medication?
Doctor did not say the tissue will send to lab, not until I mentioned the generic mutation. I hope he will do so.
2/12 is the consultant with surgeon, then he will schedule the surgery afterwards.
I appreciate that you contacted me. That made me feel someone’s there paying attention to my concerns.
Helen

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