Sorry to hear that Chris. My father got lung cancer at 35 and they did an operation to remove half of one of his lungs. It was successful, but only due to a rare experimental treatment they did back then. They skin grafted his arm and leg and injected him with this experimental antibiotic. Those open skin grafts wept for over a year and it was very uncomfortable for him and quite disgusting, but it saved his life. He is 72 now. They don't do that treatment any more and I've often wondered why. I should look into it further.
I always donate to The Cancer Society and have wondered why a cure hasn't been found yet. Of all the technology today it really boggles the mind.
I hope your family stays cancer free in the future. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and take care.
Joey