We met with an oncologist Friday afternoon. She came right out and told us that this cancer was incurable. There are a couple large tumors in her left lung and several small ones in her right lung. She is scheduled for a pet scan, mri, and lung biopsy next week. Also, they are planning to begin chemo on Friday of next week. My mind went blank while we were there and given the opportunity to ask questions. But now I wonder is incurable the same as terminal? Do people survive with lung cancer? Should we seek a second opinion? She has been receiving care at a CCC, but we are only hours away from Atlanta's Cancer Treatment Center of America. Any advice, any at all is most welcome. If you know of any body that's had a similar diagnosis, please share their story. Thanks for all your help.


Sister, 18yr old, diagnosed with oral tongue cancer 10/08/13
Total Glossectomy and neck dissection 11/18/13 (saved the back left portion of her tongue base only)
Forearm flap reconstruction
Trache and NG feeding tube after surgery (both removed now)
Tumor 6.7 cm
All lymph nodes tested came back negative for cancer
Radiation- 30 treatments (ending 2/18/14)
3/20/14 Recurrence- tumors in both lungs; likely metastasis