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Dr. Jack West is a medical oncologist and thoracic oncology specialist, and Executive Director of Employer Services at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, CA.
Here's a brief video that explains my approach to a so-called "mixed response" to treatment for a lung cancer.
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There isn't a formal teaching or "best answer" about how to approach this issue, but what I explain here is a common and I think very sensible strategy for a still controversial clinical setting (if I do say so myself). I'd welcome your comments.
I hope you find it helpful if you or someone you care about faces this situation.
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