Hi! Often with lung cancer today, they use a two or
three prong therapy. A 3 prong would be surgery, radiation, and
chemo. A two prong would be radiation and chemo. They have come so
far with radiation, it is called steriotatic radiosurger (SRS), with good
results and few side effects. By utilizing the method instead of standard
radiation they are able to pin point thus preserving many more healthy
cells. Wishing you both the very best and always know we are here for
you. Warmly, lillian
My father who is 68 yrs. old was admitted to the
hospital per the pulmonary and cardio-vascular surgeon requests. He was
admitted for the primary reason of attempting to diagnose the lung mass.
The lung mass was not able to be diagnosed. Doctors tried to biopsy it
through the neck and the chest-to no avail. then tried to do a needle
biopsy by the guidance of the CT scanner, again to no avail. Most of the
doctors have said that all the symptoms are that of a lung cancer but no
specific pathology has been obtained for testing. He is of very high risk.
The mass is located behind the pulmonary aorta. We are praying for a
miracle. His lung functions are sub-optimal to say the least. What
specific blood tests are available for him? His primary care doctor is an
internal medicine dr. but WORTHLESS. Please help. Sincerely, DR
SLAYDEN
