47 yr old Mom diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC

[chrissy63078]

My mom was diagnosed this month. She only has (1) 1.7 cm mass on her upper left lung lobe and it went directly to her Left Axillary Lymph Node under her armpit. I was confused when they first diagnosed her with Stage IV. It seemed so strange to me that she bypassed an the regional involvement. When I first heard Stage IV I thought there would be no hope for surgery. However after meeting with the surgeon he believed he can get all the cancer. Has anyone else ever had this happen? Where the primary cancer bypasses regional involment and metastazises to a distant area? The doctors are saying that the lung along would be stage I but with the distant cancer it makes it Stage IV. Thanks for reading.

Chrissy

[MsC1210]

Hello Chrissy and welcome

I am sorry to read about your mom, but you sure have come to the right place for information and support.

Please keep us posted on your mom and the treatment etc. And keep in mind that you can get a 2nd opinion if you are not happy with the first dr and his or her treatment plan.

Keep us posted and let us know how we can help you.

Chris

[Raindog]

Hi and wlecome Chrissy,

So sorry about your moms DX, Sounds like she is in good hands.

My very best to your family,

-Rod

[jdjenkins]

My Dad had a 8 cm tumor in his right lung with no other regional involvement and a met to his brain. Surgeon thought he could remove the cancer, Oncologists said not adviced. His thought was that it was in his blood system if it had spread to his brain and the tumor was so larger. Your Mom is young and the tumor is much smaller. It may be a good idea to have the surgery and go for a cure. I will keep you in my prayers.

Denise

[Ry]

If surgery is an option your mom is extremely fortunate. I hope she does well. Welcome to the site.

[marym]

Hi Chrissy and Welcome,

I had no regional involement but had mets to bone and brain. My tumor was much larger - but I only found it through pain in my shoulder.

If the doctors can operate it is great.

Keep us informed how things progress.

Mary

[ma's kid]

Hello and welcome,Chrissy.

Libby

[Kaffie]

Welcome,

According to my doctor a single cancer

cell can break loose from the original tumor

flow through the blood stream and

park itself anywhere in the body.

Kathy

[Don Wood]

My wife also was diagnosed with Stage IV nsclc and she lived a good life for 4 years. Hang onto the hope. Don

[prairiecrow]

Hello and welcome, Chrissy:

You'll find lots of stories of hope and healing here. Wishing you all the best,

Laurie

[RandyW]

Do not know details but if Surgery is option I would do it. A good friend of Mine has had 2 surgeries. Each successfull so far. Prayers for the family and yourself as well of course.

[ernrol]

Chrissy,

It is good if they can operate and remove the cancer with surgery. Don’t be alarmed by the stage IV many people survive this type of cancer. Think positive.

Ernie