Meesh, Diana, Carol, Don_B;
THANK YOU all so much for the kind advice.
We did went for a second opinion yesterday, and this second oncologist said that he disagreed with the primary doctor's treatment plan in that radiation should be used to the primary site, chemo for residual cancer cells. He also said that if my sister did have nasopharygneal carcinoma we should be more optimistic about it, as he has treated many patients in the past with approx. 50-80% cure rate. No matter what the outcome, this definitely gives my sister a whole different mindset...and I think with a positive mental state it could only help her when receiving her radiation & chemo treatments. Lastly, he also asked my sister for another blood test that are specific markers for this kind of cancer, to increase the chance of getting a final diagnosis before deciding what treatment is suitable for her.
Now I understand why I should RUN, not walk, when hearing the first doctor's "probable" diagnosis and prognosis. It's kinda of disappointing to see some(not all) doctors who would treat their patients with a shotgun approach, even with test results supporting otherwise.
Thank you again for helping my sister out here I really appreciate it. Best to all of you and yours.
Kenny