thalidomide for stage four lung cancer is there a cure for stage four lung cancer maybe with other drugs?
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There is no cure for stage IV lung cancer, except for some patients with small brain or adrenal gland metastasis that can be resected. Although there is no cure, it can be brought into remission by several drugs for god knows how long. Thalidomide is still investigational so no one knows if it will help or not. You can give it a try and see.
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I'm sorry about your friend.  Find some articles about success stories of people who have fought the disease!!  There are tons of stories out there from people who have been successful in chemo therapy, etc.  This might give your friend some hope!!
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I have a good friend this happened to, and they removed his thyroid.  Thyroid cancers tend to be confined to the thyroid, so the upside is removal is usually a complete cure.  The downside is, you have to take meds to replace whatever it is the thyroid is supposed to do, but that seems a fair trade for getting to keep breathing, doesn't it?\n\nHope it all works out for sis.  Lots of good info at this link:
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Google often gets you people's 'guesses'.\n\nThe treatment often varies depending on the type of tumor that is being treated and the suitability of the person to the medication. There are hundreds of options and a list would be pointless.\n\nBroadly, they can be split down into;\n*Antimetabolites - these drugs prevent the formation of biomolecular components required for DNA replication and so stop cells dividing\n*Alkylating agents (old) - add alkyl groups to many electronegative groups under conditions present in cells. This stops cell division by directly attacking the DNA.\n*Genotoxics - Directly damage DNA and prevent cell division.\n*Spindle Inhibitors - Prevent the spindle, a part of mitosis, forming, thus preventing cell division.\n*Others - (usually, method of action, not clear)\n\nTry looking at;\n\nhttp://cancerquest.org/\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemotherapy
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If you search http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ for Lingzhi it will tell you what type of research is being conducted for this type of mushroom. There is nothing conclusive yet that it is a 'miracle drug that cures cancer' . . however, at some point in combination with other substances it may have some effect on some types of tumors. Sounds exactly like alot of other types of herbs and drugs that are under clinical investigation.\n\nEnjoy your plant or better yet, donate it for research.
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If the cancer has metastasized and is truly stage 4, then ultimate long term recovery chances are very small. However there are always exceptions to every rule. Some types of previously incurable lymphomas are now curable with stem cell or bone marrow transplants, so at least some stage 4 cancers are now sometimes curable. Brain, lung, breast, cervical or ovarian cancer are not curable after reaching stage 4 unless there is a miracle (spontaneous regression). Another thing to remember is that staging is often not as precise as Drs would have you believe, so one Dr's stage 4 is another Dr's stage 2 or 3.  good luck to your relative
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My 17 year old son has intra-abdominal sarcoma that presented as multiple masses within the abdominal cavity. He had tumors on the liver, spleen, large and small intestine, chest wall, lymph nodes, lungs, and right diaphragm. He was stage IV at diagnosis with malignant ascitis. He underwent 16 months of high dose chemotherapy which eliminated or shrunk the majority of tumors. He than had a debulking surgery which removed 75% of the visible tumors, and last October he had cytoreductive surgery and intra-peritoneal hyperthermic chemoperfusion. The surgeon removed the spleen, peeled the tumors from the large and small intestine and liver, and scrapped down the diaphragm before administering mytomycin C into the abdominal cavity. The idea was to remove all visible tumors and than use the heated chemo applied directly to kill off all microscopic disease. My son was in remission for 8 months. His last CT showed two small (about one centimeter) abnormalities on the dome of the liver between the diaphragm. We weren't surprised and have taken further steps to fight the disease.\n\nHe continues to do well, but we are always aware how quickly this could change.
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I would say that there is no hope for anything on any FDA list.\nThe FDA is known to be a corrupt agency, which looks after the drug manufacturers interests.\nThere are hundreds of known alternative cures fro cancer, which the FDA will not approve, because they would ruin the profitability of the cancer industry.\n\n\nhttp://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer.html
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Stage 4 colon cancer has been researched.  I was recently involved in a clinical trial using monoclonal antibodies in patient's with stage 4 colon cancer.  The drug has now been approved for use and is under the name of ERBITUX.  Monoclonal antibodies are becoming the new trend in treating cancers.  A great website to find where some colon cancer trials are going on is at http://www.nci.gov--Good luck in your search!
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The best way is surgery. When not possible, use combined chemoradiation.
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Give her all the supports you can by encouraging and giving medical attention. You have not told what cancer she is having the stage and grade of the disease so that I could have suggested the possible medication and treatments. Any way act as per the advise of your Oncologist. The treatments generally are - surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The treatment side effects are more killing than the disease itself. What to do you have to fight the disease as -\n\nCANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA.  Best wishes for speedy recovery of your friend.-
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Yes there are in Homeopathic Medicine, when prescribed exactly according to the patients symptoms they have been curing and will keep on curing Cancer patients successfully and without any side effects or complications. The Law of Similars  "Homeopathy" is the most amazing way of curing anything be it Cancer or a Common Cold they work with 100% efficiency when prescribed according to the patients symptoms not of the disease.\n\nTake Care and God Bless you !
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Hi There, My dad had it, he was 81.  I had gotten a lot of info from the American Cancer Society.  Try this link: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp.  There is info there about trials and treatments.  On certain patients (not my dad) they can do chemo.  In Multiple Myeloma the symptoms can be treated, but there is no cure.  My dad received steroid treatment.  He had gotten radiation to a couple of really painful areas and it seemed to help him a lot.  Also he got blood transfusions when his blood count was off and that helped too.  He did end up going on dialysis because as the cancer eats the bone, calcium is released into the system and the kidneys can't handle too much calcium.  Sometimes patients receive stem cell transplants. Good luck to the patient & family.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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I know how you feel, but there is hope if it turns out to be cnacer. \n\nI am currently in the Bahamas with my Mother who has Terminal Lung Cancer. There is a clinic here that has been in operation for over 30 years. We have been here for 4 of our 8 week stay, everyday is really neat. A lot of the patients stick around in the meeting room/ waiting room to visit, and share stories and catch up. There were 40 people all talking and laughing, talking about cancer and life, the returning patients talk about how bad their cancer was 4, 8, 10 even 18 years ago when they started coming to the clinic, the cancer that has since disappeared. There is nothing dangerous or foreign to the treatment, just building up your immune system in a very effective manner. If you want to know more contact me or go to www.immunemedicine.com I cannot tell you how impressed I am with what I have seen and how my Mother has already improved. I know one man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he skipped all US, conventional (poisonous, dangerous) options and went to the Bahamas and is doing great now. Another man who has been coming here for 18 years that had prostate cancer. People with just about every type of cancer. But, they are honest here, you send them your medical information and they will tell you whether they believe they can help you or not, and they will send you home if they don't think you are benefiting. \n\nMy mom has shown drastic improvements and is feeling so much better. and we are in the Bahamas so we are having a good Mother-Daughter vacation.\n\nI have also done a lot of research on the Cesium Chloride/DMSO treatment and think that it has merit and you can do it at home.\n\nThe clinic here believes that a supplement/liquid called VIBE works really well in addition to other treatments, I am going to look in to that some more.\n\nUS doctors push chemo and radiation, but when you look at the statistics and side effects it is not a good option for most people. My Mom had both before we came here and now that I know more about them and have researched them I feel horrible that I let her go through them. She was lucky (so far) the only long term side effect she has shown is short term memory loss. \n\nThe stories I have heard from the other patients here about how they were treated by US medicine astound me. One lady went home to have a shunt put in her liver so she would be ok to come here, but they refused to put it in unless she agreed to do chemotherapy, is that what our country is about? Denying helpful procedures unless we agree to dangerous, toxic ones? The drug companies run US medicine at least when it comes to cancer treatment and it is sad. Most doctors will tell you not to try alternative medicine and some will refuse to even see you again if you do. To some degree they are not to blame, they have not been taught anything about it other than that it is evil and wrong and they would be rejected by their colleagues if they suggested alternatives.\n\nI would also like to tell you about another lady staying at the house we are staying at, she is 86 years old and has breast cancer. She arrived at the clinic the same day we did and is doing very well. Her immune system continues to improve and she gained 2 pounds since last week. She is absolutely thrilled with this treatment and knows that it is helping her.\n\nThere is another elderly gentleman who just finished his 8-week treatment and is feeling better as he returns home. He has cancer around his optic nerve, but also had diabeties. His daughter said that while he was here on the treatment he needed a lot less insulin than usual. I am NOT claiming that the treatment also helps with diabeties, I am just saying that is what his experience was.\n\nPlease whatever you do, research first. \n\nOne very helpful website is www.cancertutor.com\n\nGood luck!!
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I don't know about ayurvedic, but I too was worried about side affects. This is a great solution and not so far from home.\n\nI am currently in the Bahamas with my Mother who has Terminal Lung Cancer. There is a clinic here that has been in operation for over 30 years. We have been here for 4 of our 8 week stay, everyday is really neat. A lot of the patients stick around in the meeting room/ waiting room to visit, and share stories and catch up. There were 40 people all talking and laughing, talking about cancer and life, the returning patients talk about how bad their cancer was 4, 8, 10 even 18 years ago when they started coming to the clinic, the cancer that has since disappeared. There is nothing dangerous or foreign to the treatment, just building up your immune system in a very effective manner. If you want to know more contact me or go to www.immunemedicine.com I cannot tell you how impressed I am with what I have seen and how my Mother has already improved. I know one man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he skipped all US, conventional (poisonous, dangerous) options and went to the Bahamas and is doing great now. Another man who has been coming here for 18 years that had prostate cancer. People with just about every type of cancer. But, they are honest here, you send them your medical information and they will tell you whether they believe they can help you or not, and they will send you home if they don't think you are benefiting. \n\nMy mom has shown drastic improvements and is feeling so much better. and we are in the Bahamas so we are having a good Mother-Daughter vacation.\n\nI have also done a lot of research on the Cesium Chloride/DMSO treatment and think that it has merit and you can do it at home.\n\nThe clinic here believes that a supplement/liquid called VIBE works really well in addition to other treatments, I am going to look in to that some more.\n\nUS doctors push chemo and radiation, but when you look at the statistics and side effects it is not a good option for most people. My Mom had both before we came here and now that I know more about them and have researched them I feel horrible that I let her go through them. She was lucky (so far) the only long term side effect she has shown is short term memory loss. \n\nThe stories I have heard from the other patients here about how they were treated by US medicine astound me. One lady went home to have a shunt put in her liver so she would be ok to come here, but they refused to put it in unless she agreed to do chemotherapy, is that what our country is about? Denying helpful procedures unless we agree to dangerous, toxic ones? The drug companies run US medicine at least when it comes to cancer treatment and it is sad. Most doctors will tell you not to try alternative medicine and some will refuse to even see you again if you do. To some degree they are not to blame, they have not been taught anything about it other than that it is evil and wrong and they would be rejected by their colleagues if they suggested alternatives.\n\nPlease whatever you do, research first. \n\nOne very helpful website is www.cancertutor.com\n\nGood luck!!
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There is NO cure yet for pulmonary fibrosis.  It is a progressive disease that usually manifests itself after the lungs have been damaged by other diseases...over time.
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yeah, there is a good chance that you can cure cancer. to me, anything is possible. you just have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst.