last stages of lung cancer :: Article Creator Finishing Chemo With Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Facing Hope And Uncertainty On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 30-year-old Clara Mae Cirks' life changed drastically following a stage 4 diagnosis of lung cancer. After her diagnosis, she spent five days in the hospital, where she received two blood transfusions over two days. Now, just six months later, Clara has undergone two biopsies, five rounds of brain radiation, six rounds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (Keytruda [pembrolizumab]), two rounds of Avastin (bevacizumab), and one additional round of immunotherapy, with a lifetime of treatment ahead. She has also had four hospital stays, ten blood transfusions, and one platelet infusion. In a candid interview with CURE, Clara shares her thoughts and concerns after completing her sixth and final round of chemotherapy. She explained that, despite finishing chemotherapy, she must continue visiting her cance...