Surgery for stage 4 nsclc

[Acb48]

Hi - does anyone have any experience of surgery or radiation for stage 4 nsclc? I have read of some successes o/s. Currently on immunotherapy but always wanting to look at 'next steps'!

[Hillyblue]

I was repeatedly told that surgery was not appropriate for my stage 4 lung cancer and not offered radiotherapy.

Chemo was seen as the best option.

However views are changing. See link below.

thelancet.com/journals/lano...

There is also some evidence that radiaton works better in combination with radiation.

jitc.biomedcentral.com/arti...

I am exploring whether I can access this as my cancer is progressing after several therapies.

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hi Acb48

Hope your immunotherapy is going well for you. I have placed a link below from cancer research UK on current treatment options for stage 4 nsclc and the aim of each treatment.

cancerresearchuk.org/about-...

This link will take you directly to the clinical trials for nsclc in the UK, you may find some of the trials interesting and may be an option you may wish to consider:

cancerresearchuk.org/about-...

If you wish to discuss anything you can call us on our free nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

All the best

The Roy Castle Support Team