The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

squamous non small cell

baldeagle8
baldeagle8 CSN Member Posts: 1
in Lung Cancer #1
Does anyone know of any person who had good results with treatment other than surgery? Thanks.
Like Care

Comments

  • skwilliams
    skwilliams CSN Member Posts: 4
    #2
    squamous non small cell
    My fiancee is in remission from Squamous non small cell tumor of right bronchus. Because he has no health insurance he was treated with indigent care funds at the hospital, they decided surgery was too expensive and he did 9months of combined chemo/ radiation. monday thru friday radiation and tuesday and thursday chemo. the tumor shrunk from 11mm to 4mm and they are currently monitoring it until it becomes life threatening again. indgent care sucks, but he had really good results from combined chemo and radiation. long battle tho. good luck to you, stay strong.
    Like Care
  • z
    z CSN Member Posts: 1,414 Member
    #3
    skwilliams said:

    squamous non small cell
    My fiancee is in remission from Squamous non small cell tumor of right bronchus. Because he has no health insurance he was treated with indigent care funds at the hospital, they decided surgery was too expensive and he did 9months of combined chemo/ radiation. monday thru friday radiation and tuesday and thursday chemo. the tumor shrunk from 11mm to 4mm and they are currently monitoring it until it becomes life threatening again. indgent care sucks, but he had really good results from combined chemo and radiation. long battle tho. good luck to you, stay strong.

    skwilliams
    That does suck, I am sure that all the research was done to find out if there are any charitable groups that could help with surgery. I am so glad it has shrunk and now since its so small I hope it will just melt away. I wish you and your fiancee well. Lori
    Like Care

Discussion Boards