the tumors in low left lobe of my lung are growing

[boswind]

I had CT scan this week, which shows that the tumors in low left lobe of my lung are growing. It seems that the combination of Irinotecan and Centumimab is losing the efficacy. My Onc. referred me to see a Radiation Onc. for opinion and possible local radiation treatment on lung. I like to know other possible local treatments of tumors in lung besides radiation. I appreciate your information and comments.

[Jack&KatiesMommy]

I had great results with rya (radio frequency ablation) also done by an interventional radiologist also. It is same day treatment that doesn't require a hospital stay unless you have a collapsed lung. It is easy to tolerate...and in tumors under 2cm's it is supposedly as effective as lobectomy.

Immunotherapy is also a potential treatment if you have a moderate mutation burden.

Cynthia

[boswind]

Cynhhia,

Thank you. What is the maximum number of tumors in lung that can be treated by RFA simultaneously? I currently have 3 of sub-centermeter in size.

[Jack&KatiesMommy]

I had 3 done at one time as long as they are in the same lung. The more they do the greater the risk that the lung will collapse. I had my lung collapse twice after an rfa. No big deal. I was in the hospital for 3 days...had a drainage tube...and flew home 4 days after the rfa. Dr. Steven Solomon at MSK is amazing....and does thousands of these each year.