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New treatments for metastatic colon cancer in the lung

  • 17-05-2017 1:07am
    #1
    Bowshell15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hey,

    I am looking for any information any of you might have regarding treatment of metastatic (advanced) colon cancer that has spread to the lung.I have been reserchimg immunotherapy treatment but i f am still unclear of their developments in the lines of colon cancer.

    My Mother has been battling this cancer for more than 5 years now and has undergone several major surgeries. Her most recent surgery resulted in the removal of one lobe of the left lung. A few months following the surgery she unfortunately had a heart attack leading the the placement of a stint. In the last few months we received news that the cancer has returned, this time in the other lung.

    Recent scans and biopsies showed a second growth has occured in this lung. Following these advancements the doctors have said that the cancer is inoperable in this lung due to the fact that previous surgeries have left my mother with a lung that already has decreased capability. The doctors have also ruled out chemotherapy because of high risk due to her recent heart attack.

    Treatment using radiation is in talks.However, if this method of treatment falls through I would like to think that we have more options.

    Any information is greatly appreciated.

    Thank you


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  • #2
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,412 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    https://www.avectas.com/

    Based in Maynooth. They're at the cutting edge, and focusing on delivery of therapeutics to the lungs. They'd be the people with answers to your questions.

    As I understand it, though, things are a long way from ready.

    I'm sorry to read of your family circumstances. It must be terribly difficult.


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