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Celebrating 25 years of lung cancer

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 10, 2023 | Replies (125)

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@franciekid

Had some bad news today. Even though cancer was 1b and the node was surgically removed, the margins are very close to the pleura - covering of the lung - which is not operable. Doctors don’t know if cancer cells are in the pleura, but they recommend chemo as a way to get rid of any cancer cells that may be there. The rub is that there is a very low success rate in this case soI’m struggling with the decision to put myself through 4 chemo sessions over 12 weeks with carboplatin and pemetrexed. Has anyone had this?

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Sorry to hear that the surgery doesn't appear to be an option for you. Diagnosis and treatment can be a bit like a roller coaster ride, and often frustrating. You never really know what cells have escaped the primary tumor, if any, especially at your early stage. It's important to find a treatment that matches your comfort level and can give you some confidence that you will be ok in the long term.
Have the doctors provided alternatives to the chemo treatments? Take care, Lisa