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Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jan 22 8:18am | Replies (1013)
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@spikeb1

I wasn’t aware that targeted therapy was so prevalent. I will ask at my next appointment but if not done, won’t request it. If I have a reoccurrence, would have it then just to see. But heck, I’m already 73.

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pb50 | @pb50 | Dec 15, 2023

Yea me too. That’s why I say I’m not having any more surgery
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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Dec 17, 2023

Hi @spikeb1. There is much hope in the lung cancer world. With new findings and advances, we are all given better outlooks. I have one of the gene mutations; ALK. The mutations are usually (but not always) found in 'younger' patients that have very few risk factors for lung cancer. Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. Testing for biomarkers/mutations is becoming more standard, and some states are mandating that insurance companies cover the cost.
I'm glad you are doing well, post-surgery and hopefully you are free and clear now!

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