Make yourself an expert on this particular cancer if you want to be her support and advocate.

Google is definitely your friend, so don't hesitate to research it. Patient groups who all have this cancer can be found and will tell you everything you need to know.

Getting informed is about all I can do right now.

in my heart, flamingdem!

Much appreciated

It may have already been suggested but a good starting point is the American Cancer Society.

https://www.cancer.org/

Stay encouraged.



❤

and I'm sorry for the loss of your dad.

sibling you're closest to. You are tackling this and sound strong.
Please take care of yourself all the while.

It's not so weird anymore, these genetic tests, and can be worth the wait because now that they can do gene editing so stop the cancer. I don't know a lot, but I read about CRISPR Cas9 uses for curing genetically inheritable diseases, and some cancers are in that category.

is common or not, but my best advice is to seek out the best oncology specialist in it that you can find. Then seek another, anywhere, and get a 2nd/additional opinion via video conferencing.

I know with my cancer, those who do that tend to live longer and have better remission rates, and I tend to think it’s a good idea regardless the life-threatening disease we have. All our research and learning is so we can ask salient questions and understand the answers!

Very sorry your sibling got this news. How fortunate for her that you are there by her side.

I want to get a second opinion from the closest cancer center but it's still too much of a drive.

Other lung cancers offer more hope and more time and options. Hoping for the best for you.

From what I understand small cell is more aggressive?

With non small cell there is more hope.