Hello, my grandfather aged above 70 years is diagnosed with lung

Hello, my grandfather aged above 70 years is diagnosed with lung cancer in the 4th stage. We are looking for treatment other than chemo. Will immunotherapy help him to recover? He is a heart and diabetic patient. Is it possible to cure him?

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Answered by Dewangi Newaskar

Hello Tanisha, As per our understanding, your grandfather is suffering from advanced lung cancer. Immunotherapy is considered nowadays. Checkpoint immunotherapy is approved for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). But not all patients respond to immunotherapy. You consult an oncologist. Only after clinical evaluation, he will be able to guide you. Also, age and associated illnesses are to be taken into consideration. Wish your grandfather a speedy recovery. Hope our answer helps you. You can read our blog to understand the complexity of this issue - Organ Specific Cancer Treatment in India. You can also visit our page to find experts who will give second opinions and additional knowledge - Lung Cancer Treatment doctors in India.

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