A patient with lung cancer is demonstrating signs of complete tumor response after two courses of chemotherapy. What should the nurse conclude that this response indicates?
1. a long-term survival from the disease
2. an indication that radiation therapy is needed
3. an indication that surgery can be performed
4. a contraindication for further chemotherapy
Correct Answer: 1
Fifty percent of patients with tumors at early stages achieve complete tumor remission with combination chemotherapy. When a complete tumor response is achieved in the first few cycles of chemotherapy, the chances for long-term survival are much greater. This finding does not indicate the need for radiation, surgery, or further chemotherapy.
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