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Wife Just Diagnosed w/ ES SCLC - What Can We Expect?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Aug 20, 2022 | Replies (222)
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Thanks Merry, Liz has a physical therapist and a nurse who checks up on her once a week.

The biopsy confirmed Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and they will be going after the lesions in her brain first with 2 weeks of radiation treatment and then the cancer in the remaining organs with chemo. The oncologist will be DNA/Genome testing the cancer to see if Liz qualifies for targeted treatment versus generic chemo. We have been waiting on Insurance approval since Monday to start the treatments and I will be calling the insurance company tomorrow to see what the hold up has been....... Should be a no-brainer......

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 24, 2022

Good morning. Ah, an answer! And a way forward. Does this preclude other cancers (pancreatic)? My fingers are crossed that you learn that her treatments are approved when you call.

How is Liz feeling? How are her spirits?

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Mar 24, 2022

I’m glad to hear that things are moving along, and that at least you know some of what to expect. Is there a time line for the DNA/biomarker test results? The sooner the better, as a targeted therapy can really be a game changer. Take care!, Lisa

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