Typical time between responding to chemotherapy and reemergence of small cell lung cancer?

My mother-in-law was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (with bone metastases) after having had a lumpectomy (long story) last April. She is on chemotherapy and is hanging in there but we are wondering - roughly - how long this "calm spell" typically lasts before things go downhill once again.

Ruth,

I am so sorry that your mom is going through this.

In terms of expectations, small cell is generally very aggressive. Try to focus on enjoying your time with her and celebrating small victories like "calm spells".

Best wishes

Everyone is different but a gal at the gym mother had lung cancer she was good for a few months then died. But, your mother has both lung and BC so it would be hard to say.
Check out a website. www.breastcancer.org. there is a chat room you can go into and ask questions some have other conditions with BC. Best, Gypsy

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