Re: I have a question about Small Cell Lung Cancer

From: Steph (steph_at_vancouver.island)
Date: 01/28/05 

Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 16:23:19 GMT

"J" <oleah@anon.anon> wrote in message
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> heartmomof3 wrote:
>
>> I am searching the internet and everything I can to look for info. My
>> uncle was recently diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer. They did a
>> PET test (?) on him and discovered that it is not just in his lungs. It
>> is in his renal glands, spinal cord and also has 7 spots on his bones.
>> Nothing I am finding is optimistic and the docs are saying 2-6mths with
>> Chemo. Is there anything out there or anyone that can give me info or
>> suggestions that I can pass onto my father and my uncle. He is a young
>> man, only in his forties. This is just heart breaking so I appreciate
>> any info anyone can give me. Thank you in advance
>> Stephanie
>
> small cell lung cancer (SCLC) responds to chemo.
> Are you sure you're not speaking about NSCLC (non small cell lung cancer)
> ?
>
> J
>

It responds to chemo, but if metastatic is incurable. His figures are
correct

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