Need solid resources for Lung Cancer treatment.

[Bob Hubbard]

Need solid resources for Lung Cancer treatment.

Specifically, Adenocarcinoma, Stage 3.

This is what I have so far.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenocarcinoma
http://www.cancercenter.com/adenocarcinoma.htm
http://www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org/index.cfm/cid/1304
http://www.roswellpark.org/Patient_Care/Types_of_Cancer/Lung_Cancer

Treatment Centers

http://www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org
http://www.mdanderson.org/
http://www.roswellpark.org/

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/c...n-small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_Treated.asp?rnav=cri

I'm looking for better if it exists.

Thank you.

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Are there any other top notch cancer centers in the US other than the 3 I listed?

Any other treatments other than cut it out, radiation or chemo that are proven effective?

Are there any better recommended resources other than what I listed above?

Help?

 

[JWLuiza]

Academic programs are probably your best bet. There will be more access to clinical trials if the cancer is "tricky" (aka not responsive to standard treatments or rare).

Hopkins is generally considered the best or among the best. I highly suggest their center.

 

[JWLuiza]

Depending on the cancer, (different receptors expressed on the cell) other treatments may be available. See if you can hook up with a Cancer Navigator who can help present options and expectation.

 

[JWLuiza]

Generally it is going to be radiation, chemo, and/or surgery. Some cancers respond to hormone blockng treatments (e.g., specific breast cancers) If the cancer has outstripped our immune system's monitoring, there is nothing shown to be clinically effective in the "alternative" medicine arena.

If you want any specific articles, I can download a PDF and email to you.

 

[JWLuiza]

Has the site of origin been diagnosed?

 

[Carol]

The Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center in Boston, which works with a network of MA hospitals

http://www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Generally it is going to be radiation, chemo, and/or surgery. Some cancers respond to hormone blockng treatments (e.g., specific breast cancers) If the cancer has outstripped our immune system's monitoring, there is nothing shown to be clinically effective in the "alternative" medicine arena.

If you want any specific articles, I can download a PDF and email to you.

Site of origin is lung, has spread to lymph nodes and other areas are 'suspicious' at the moment. Waiting on hearing more information, so right now I'm researching so the right questions get asked.


Before anyone asks, no it's not me or my wife, but it is someone close to me.

 

[Bob Hubbard]

The Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center in Boston, which works with a network of MA hospitals

http://www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/

Thank you Carol. Forwarded on that one. Gives them 4 solid options to discuss with their doctor.

 

[JWLuiza]

Best of luck. It can be difficult for all involved.

 

[Bob Hubbard]

Just got the word, stage 4, and spreading.

Thank you for the information. It's helped.

 

[Nomad]

I am sorry to hear that. Very difficult for all involved, always. My best wishes go out to everyone in this type of situation for the best outcome possible.