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oncology
by webyhn, Aug 17, 2008 04:10PM
At the end of April this year my husband addressed neurologist because he had difficulty using his right hand properly. He underwent the detailed check up of his health and computer tomography showed bronchocarcinoma of his lungs. Oncomarkers are: CEA-above 500, B2 microhlobulin-1,31. TTH-1,13, PSA-3,78. Is there the way out of this?(right hand tremor and cancer of lungs)? Tell me the truth please.
And one more question: my husband has had burning in his vertebral column on the level of shoulder blades almost for 10 years. Could this burning 'iron' on his spine be connected with the cancer?
Thank you very much.
And one more question: my husband has had burning in his vertebral column on the level of shoulder blades almost for 10 years. Could this burning 'iron' on his spine be connected with the cancer?
Thank you very much.
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It would be important to find the extent of the cancer. If the lung involved is on the upper lobes of the lung, then this may be locally compressing on nerves that are involved in control of the hand. If the lung area that is involved with cancer is not in the upper segments, or if there is also new onset headaches – it would be important to evaluate his brain. Lung cancer may involve the brain, and the manifestations in the hand may be due to this.
The pain of more than 10 years is not likely due to cancer. But if there is some increased severity or character of the pain, then an evaluation of the bones would be important.
The question of getting out of this, would also depend on the extent of the cancer. An evaluation to find out if the current extent is amenable to a surgical removal of all cancer – then there is a good chance for cure. If surgery is not an option, then other treatment options may provide control of disease, an extension of survival.
Find out the actual extent of known cancer (this is called the stage of the disease). Then, discuss potential options and goals of each treatment to help you make decisions on what to do next. It may be important to write down some questions you already have, and to take notes during the consultation. Occasionally, the information may be too much and the anxiety may make you remember only certain elements of the discussion.
Keep an open mind. Stay positive.