dapsterd Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hello fellow Lungevity Members. I was diagnosed almost 3 weeks ago with stage 3b nsclc, 4x9mm mass in upper right lobe and center nodes between lungs are enlarged greatly. After fast research and alot of Q&A with many, I was treated today to Chemo AND Rad. My question to all is this: it seems not to be common to treat LC's with BOTH chemo and radiation at the same time? thoughts?. Chemo is scheduled for 1/week for 6 months...Rad 1/day Mon-Fri for 7 weeks. Seem OK to you? thanx Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi Dave, Concurrent chemo and radiation is not uncommon in for Stage IIIB and is still the best option for potential cure. That's a pretty small nodule being treated. Sorry to hear that it got into the lymph nodes as well. Have you had a chance to look in at the doctor moderated site http://cancergrace.org/ - especially the basic education posts such as this introduction: http://cancergrace.org/lung/2010/04/05/ ... ng-cancer/ Did you have a biopsy prior to starting treatment? Do you know what chemo you are taking? And, most importantly, how are you doing? Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hello Dave and welcome. Click below and see my story. I started with 2 chemo drugs and daily radiation. Wish you he success that I got! Please keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Welcome, Dave! I had both chemo and radiation as well ~ chemo once a week for 5 weeks and 22 rad treatments. Has it been discussed if you may be operable at some time in the future? If so, be careful of how much radiation you receive. There is such a thing as having received too much radiation if one is to ever be eligible for surgery. Just forewarning. Sorry you must be here, but hope the folks here can be of some support and source of info for you. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi - I also had both chemo and concurrent radiation. I remain stable after 14 months since last treatment. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy66 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 My husband was initially diagnosed with 3b and was getting chemo and radiation. Had to stop chemo for a short period when he got bumped to stage4 because they found brain mets. Did whole brain radiation and finished radiation to lung, then back to chemo. Sorry you are going through this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I was staged 3A. I had daily radiation and weekly chemo (carboplatinum/taxol) for six weeks. I had very good results from that treatment and was able to have surgery. My surgery was in July, 2005. My scans have been clean since. Hope this helps. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Well, I guess you got your answer! I did not need radiation, but have known of many people that get both concurrently. Wishing you the best with your treatments. Looking forward to getting to know you better! Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Welcome Dave, I had concurrent chemo and radiation too. Mine was right after surgery because I had a bad margin. That was 10 years ago. Good Luck on your treatments. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Dave, I had surgery first, as my thoracic surgeon felt I was stage I or II at the most. I didn't see an oncologist until after my surgery, and diagnosis of IIIa. My oncologist did not feel that chemo should be given as the side effects outweighed any potential benefit - the norm at that time. He signed me up for radiation, and a trial drug (Iressa) at the conclusion of radiation. If your doctor is giving you radiation and chemo with the idea of surgery in the future, s/he needs to watch the amount of radiation you receive. There is a "magic" amount that makes you ineligible for surgery due to scar tissue not healing. Best wishes, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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