3-month survival for stage IV lung cancer? Is it true? Need hope

Please give me any information to what you may have experienced and what type of therapy worked and what did NOT work.

I’m sure you will get some good feedback here regarding stage IV lung cancer and it’s not as hopeless as you might think, I also look up everything and it can get scary. I do know that many people are living long and happy lives with cancer due to better treatments and drugs to make it possible, ask lots of questions from the doctors and get as much information as you need to help you get through this difficult time, eventually you’ll start to adjust to changes that come along, also please stay connected with this site so that you can ask questions about what is happening and you will definitely not feel overwhelmed and alone because you’re not alone, best wishes for a good recovery.

hi @rlf66 - that information is frightening. I'm including a blurb from the American Cancer Society about caution in looking at overall survival numbers. when do you see your doctor to get your biomarker diagnosis and discuss your treatment options? is it possible for you to get a second opinion as well? when I was diagnosed, I was able to see a new thoracic oncologist at our cancer center in Seattle very quickly (I think it took about a week.) they understand time is of the essence!

Hiya@rlf66 I was diagnosed with stage IV nSCLC that had spread from lung to liver, pelvis, hips, spine and clavicles. Immediately started radiation then chemo. My oct scan showed 8 of 10 tumors had reduced or eliminated. Now on keytruda to attack the others. I too read the horror stories on the internet but with today’s drugs it’s beatable.

I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with the ALK+ gene mutation. That was over 5 years ago. I take oral pills daily. I just had progression with mets to the brain in late July. I had 12 small spots, I got them zapped and started a different oral pill. It didn't slow me down and it is just the waiting game to see if it worked with a brain MRI in December. It is hard not to think the worst and when you see what the internet says you do think the worst. Look for the sites like this one that are informative and supportive. There are constant changes going on and new treatments, clinical trials etc. Once you know you biomarker that will help as well. Always ask questions, stick with the positiveness and best to you on your new journey.

@mally007
Thanks so much for taking time to inform me. God bless you and best to you during your difficult journey.
rlf66

Thanks so much

@frouke Thanks so much and God bless you.
rlf66

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rlf66

@rlf66 God bless you too 🙏