CAS1's Journey:
Patient: Lung Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment more than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: almost 9 years ago, Female, Age: 57
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Carboplatin and Alimta
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Chemotherapy was easier than I expected
Lobectomy
Procedure or Surgery
Surgery was difficult after having Chemo and radiation. waited just three weeks so I was not recovered and had surgery.
Maintenance chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Three more rounds of adjuvant chemo after surgery.
External radiation
Radiation
Radiation was difficult. I lost 50 pounds because I could not swallow. The Radiation caused damage to my esophagus and my skin.