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re: Man given 18 months to live is now cancer free thanks to experimental drug
Posted on 2/5/17 at 4:49 pm to Placebeaux
Posted on 2/5/17 at 4:49 pm to Placebeaux
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The 60-year-old was diagnosed with lung cancer three years ago, after suffering pains in his shoulder.
There are two types of lung cancer. Non-small cell already has immunotherapy drugs on the market that works for some people. Non-small cell patients are also candidates for surgery to remove the tumors if it is still localized.
Small cell is the rarer of the two and is very aggressive. It has nothing on the market beyond chemo and radiation. It can spread so fast that surgery to remove the tumors are not common from what we have been told.
My dad has small cell and maybe has weeks left to live. At one point after treatment and his initial diagnosis, my dad was in remission and "cancer free" as well. It didn't last long, though. Hoping that's not the case for the man in the OP.
I wish this article would have mentioned which one this guy had.
This post was edited on 2/5/17 at 4:52 pm
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Posted on 2/5/17 at 5:04 pm to stout
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stout
My Dad died two weeks ago and it still hasn't set in that my best friend and mentor is gone. I know how you feel right now.
Don't miss a second without him if you can.This post was edited on 2/5/17 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 2/5/17 at 5:04 pm to stout
Damn stout, best wishes for your dad.
Posted on 2/5/17 at 5:06 pm to stout
Sorry to hear that man.
Posted on 2/5/17 at 5:13 pm to stout
Stout...Will keep you and your dad in prayers tonight.
Posted on 2/5/17 at 6:14 pm to stout
Hope he's still lucid and responsive. My ex wife's mom passed from small cell that had metastasized into her brain. It is amazing how quick that can ravage a person. Good luck to you, I'll keep you in. My prayers.
On another note, targeted immunotherapy will be the holy grail of cancer treatment in my lifetime, I think.
On another note, targeted immunotherapy will be the holy grail of cancer treatment in my lifetime, I think.
Posted on 2/5/17 at 6:23 pm to stout
I read the article hoping it was small cell also.
Sorry to hear about your dad.
My dad was diagnosed in may last year. It has already spread to his back, ribs, legs etc. He's done 6 rounds of chemo and was pain free during. since chemo stopped the tumors are growing again and he's in alot of pain. Not sure how much longer he has.
Dr appt tomorrow.
Sorry to hear about your dad.
My dad was diagnosed in may last year. It has already spread to his back, ribs, legs etc. He's done 6 rounds of chemo and was pain free during. since chemo stopped the tumors are growing again and he's in alot of pain. Not sure how much longer he has.
Dr appt tomorrow.
Posted on 2/5/17 at 8:15 pm to stout
I'm sorry to hear that Stout. My mother was in the same situation. You and your family is in my prayers.
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