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Suggest Treatment For Lung Cancer

I recently had lung cancer March 2014 surgery A typical carcinoid removed and no other treatment except a cat scan in October coming I have been having problems and have had 2 doctors ask why not going to an onocologist. To help me make a decision can you ecplain what they actually do if not chemo involved
posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Hi
I would advise you to do a pet scan.
If the cancer has spread then radiotherapy or chemotherapy needs to be given.
Regards
Dr de
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Suggest Treatment For Lung Cancer

Hi I would advise you to do a pet scan. If the cancer has spread then radiotherapy or chemotherapy needs to be given. Regards Dr de