Hopeful Helpers Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Just diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer (recently contained in both lungs) and have have Myelofibrosis . Is there a specific lung cancer doctor that specifies in this area of treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hopeful, Welcome here! I understand you are diagnosed with Stage IV adenocarcinoma in both lungs and additionally Myelofibrosis and asking what medical speciality is best to treat both problems. I believe a medical oncologist that also specializes in hematology. This is a common pairing in the oncology field. How were you diagnosed? Stay the course. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeful Helpers Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 It is my dad. Currently Age 71, he had small pallet cancer in 2004 squamous cell and that's is when they found the polycythemia which is now mylyfibrosis which he is taking jackofi. He had 6 weeks in radiation and did great in 2004. In December 2016, he began a persistent cough which he could not get rid of. After 2 rounds of antibiotics his primary physician order a Ct scan where it should a large left lung mass with several other modules in the right lung. After a needle biology, they confirmed adenocarcinoma in both lungs. We are currently awaiting results from Foundation One to see what next steps to take. All other Ct scans and pet scans were clear. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hopeful, His next milestone is formulation of a treatment plan. In that light, I have but one suggestion. Have your dad read this. Steps 3 through 10 apply. Stay the course. Tom LaurenH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohan Prasad Timsina Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 my father has a same case...doctor saying it is four stage..cancer cells r included in lungs and right part of neck.what to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurenH Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hi, Mohan, Welcome to LCSC. I am sorry to hear about your father's diagnosis. This members on this site are survivors (many long-term) and caregivers with a wealth of experience navigating a lung cancer diagnosis. They can provide encouragement and share their experience and in some cases, advice. If you post in the Introduce Yourself forum, more members are likely to see it and respond. Here is a link: http://forums.lungevity.org/forum/3-introduce-yourself/ Please let me know if you have any questions about this online community. I am also happy to provide more information for you about LUNGevity's support programs and resources. We are here for you! With gratitude, Lauren -- Digital Community Manager LUNGevity Foundation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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