Posted: 11/02/05 - 03:00 Post subject: Is Chemo Worth the Trouble?
My brother is 45. Last month he was diagnosed with lung cancer. My question is about chemotherapy. Is it really worth it? Do his chances of survival increase with chemotherapy? Thanks
You didn't give me enough information, like is your brother's cancer in early stages? What type of lung cancer does he have? I will try to answer your question without these details. Some studies convincingly show that standard chemotherapy improves survival in victims of early stage lung cancer. This discovery should quickly change the way the common disease is treated. Until now the doctors have typically cut out lung tumors that have not spread, without putting their patients through the rigors of chemotherapy. This was done because there has been no clear evidence that chemotherapy improves their chances. The studies show that just as it does in breast and colon cancer, chemotherapy can make a substantial difference also in lung cancer. If you and your brothers have doubts or questions, the smartest thing for you to do is to talk to your doctor. He will give more detailed explanation to your question, due to a fact that he is more involved with your bother's condition.
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