Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
435985 tn?1249067908

Extensive sclc

My best friend's father was diagnosed about 1 month ago with small cell lung cancer with mets to the hips and spine.  They also saw a spot on his brain and think that is also probably cancer.  He is about to start up his second round of chemo next week.  Im just wondering how and when they will try to treat the brain cancer (if it is indeed cancer).  Could there a possibility that it isn't cancer?   He is a healthy man otherwise and seems to be doing well so far (from what I hear).   What can we expect in the next couple of months?
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Hi,

Has a brain scan been done?

You should discuss about the treatment plan in detail with your doctor.

Radiation therapy would be recommended - it is nice to know that he is doing well and taking the treatment well so far.

Let us know about what the doctor advises and post us if you have any other doubts.

Regards.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I'm sorry to hear about your best friend's father's diagnosis.  I glad he seems to be doing well and tolerating the treatments so far.

There is always a possibility that the spot on his brain isn't cancer, but unfortunately, brain metastases are very common in patients with small cell lung cancer.  Even if the spot isn't cancer, it's possible they might recommend doing prophylactic cranial irradiation to reduce the risk of brain metastases developing.

I'm not a doctor, but as far as I know, whole brain radiation therapy is the standard treatment for brain mets from sclc.  Other possibilities for treatment are chemotherapy and gamma knife.





Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Lung Cancer Community

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Here are 15 ways to help prevent lung cancer.
Tricks to help you quit for good.
Diet and digestion have more to do with cancer prevention than you may realize
How your health improves once you quit.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.