Kathbos

Thanks for the article. I have actually found quite a few articles regarding these types of clinical trials in my research but all I have found revolves around chemotherapy almost immediatly following surgery. I haven't found anthing regarding the benefits of chemotherapy, with no indication of reoccurance, years after surgery. The doctor is suggesting it to her, but we really don't understand why as it has been almost three years in the clear.

Thanks Donna. A Massachusetts girl huh me too! She is 2+ years post op with no signs and I think her doctor even mentioning it to her today freaked her out. Even through the whole process of being diagnosed and going through surgery, I truly believe she didn't ask enough questions and instead of saying "hey this is my life here", she said, "they are the doctors and they know better". Even though right now everything looks goods, I would like to get her more in the mindframe of looking out for herself first....rather than totally trusting EVERTHING a doctor says!!

Hi all: My name is Kathleen and I am new to this site but have heard so much about it as my roommate Erin and her sister Elena are frequent visitors. My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer approximately three years ago. About 2 1/2 years ago she had half of her lung removed. To be honest, I am not quite sure of the stage of cancer she had, however, she did not require any chemo or radiation; surgery was the route she went. She has had great reports since her surgery and has put back all the weight she lost. Today, she went to her oncologist, and he mentioned that in Europe there are trials for people with cancers similiar to hers where they undergo two rounds of chemo. This puts the survival percentage within five years in single digits as opposed to the 20% percent survial rate within five years usually quoted with her type of cancer. Her oncologist said that he feels that he expects this to become practice within the US sooner rather than later, and plans to suggest to her next year that she receive two rounds of chemo. Has anyone ever heard of this type of trial? Again, she has had no sign of anything for the past 2 1/2 years. I told her I would try to do some digging for her as she is not very web saavy and I can tell that this info dampened her spirits a bit. Any info would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!