lhv111 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 My friend was dx'd w/lrg cell lung ca. He has completed chemo and rads...yesterday he had a PET scan ( after having finished chemo and rads) and the hip bone lit up... I am trying to help him through this... he is currently being treated at Northwestern in Chicago. It's so weird... he never would have known he had lc - but he was scanned for kidney stones. He has never smoked... not that - that really matters at this point... but he was totally shocked. So... what are his options... he is only 48 yrs old...has 2 small sons... he is an ex-collegiate athlete... should he go to MD Anderson... what is the best possible place for him? HELP... HELP....should he go else where for treatment... what is the best place for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I'm going to post this in the General forum so that more people see it and you will get some support and answers. It sounds like his cancer was found at a managable stage and radiation to the hip might be an option for his hip met. There are survivors here. Browse their stories and hang onto hope. There is hope for your friend. We will be here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Hi there. I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I can't answer your questions as to where best to go as I am from Canada. Hopefully others will come along with some advice. I hope the results of his first line treatment were positive despite the new hip met. And Katie is right, he is probably a candidate for radiation in that area, and perhaps a 2nd line chemo drug. He should discuss all options with his med onc. Your friend is lucky to have your support. Please keep us posted. There are many kind supportive folks here who will answer questions along the way. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhv111 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks...I'm wondering if certain hospitals are better at treating this than others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I think Northwestern is a fantastic hospital, but if you want another opinion, why don't you go to the University of Chicago? They are one of the top rated cancer hospitals in the country. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhv111 Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks...I will suggest that to him. Forgot to mention in my original post...the tumor in his lung has not grown since he started treatment but it hasn't shrunk. And...two additional spots showed up that they think is metastatic. And a lymph node showed possible mets as well. (Cindy -Glad you're doing so well. I was dx'd with breast cancer 3 yrs. ago...all done w/treatment...and in remission.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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