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Treatment of lung adenocarcinoma

Posted by tongxiaozhi @tongxiaozhi, 6 hours ago

Hello Everyone,

My mother, who is 63 years old, has been diagnosed with stage IV lung adenocarcinoma, and it has already metastasized to the pleura. A previous PET-CT scan did not detect it. At present, she has no symptoms, and we are waiting for the results of genetic testing. Does anyone have any advice? I didn't tell her that she had been diagnosed with cancer, Thank you very much.

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frouke | @frouke | 3 hours ago

I’m sorry for your mother getting cancer, it’s a horrible disease and very frightening. I am not very clear on why you didn’t tell her, you mentioned that she is 63 years old, I was 69 when I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, does she have other medical issues that are stopping you from talking about her diagnosis?

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tongxiaozhi | @tongxiaozhi | 2 hours ago
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I’m sorry for your mother getting cancer, it’s a horrible disease and very frightening. I am not very clear on why you didn’t tell her, you mentioned that she is 63 years old, I was 69 when I was first diagnosed with lung cancer, does she have other medical issues that are stopping you from talking about her diagnosis?

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@frouke Thank you for your reply. Other than cancer, my mom doesn't have other medical issues. I am in China, maybe the culture is different. We have't told my mom because We are afraid it might completely devastate her, but she will have to know eventually. We are doing genetic testing now, hoping there will be a targeted therapy available. Good bless.

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donnademps | @donnademps | 1 hour ago

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's cancer diagnosis. You must be devastated after having her a negative PET and CT scan. I found the "waiting" for results can be very difficult. My genetic testing took longer bc it wasn't a common mutation. This may sound somewhat "airy fairy", but I started living my life with gratitude. I became grateful that genetic testing is now available. I've lost 5 (out of 10) direct family members who didn't have genetic testing available. I have lung cancer and waiting to find out what type of adjunctive treatment I will require after a lobectomy. You will need to tell your mom as soon as possible bc she has a right to know what is happening to her body. Thinking of you and your mom as you begin to move through this this journey. Please keep us updated on how your mom is doing. I will post my adjunctive treatment when I find out.

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