Cancer Survivors Network

I have a friend who was just diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. It is a non-smokers cancer. It is called bronchoalveolar carcinoma of the lungs. It has spread to his bones around his lungs, but not to the brain or lymph nodes. He will start chemotherapy next week. He is also going to travel to Vanderbilt University where they have clinical trials for this exact type of cancer going on. They are the only place other than the Univ. of Wisconsin researching this exact type of cancer. Can you share anything you have learned or your experience. We have learned so much in 1 week. We have been devoting our time fully to research, phone calls, etc. to help him. We would appreciate any info. Thanks.

going to MD Anderson next week to start a 4 month protocal. What are you doing?

Hi,Linda Iwas diagnosed with nonsmall lung cancer just six months ago and I never smoked in my life,after my chemos yea I'm fatigued but I'll fight this to the end.My job was chemical Flooring which I believe was the cause of my Cancer in the lung.later Pancho

You won't find very many probably. I was a smoker but the surgeon told me that ciggarettes did not cause mine. Iwas also a Hair dresser and he said mine was caused from the environment. I had adenocarcenoma in my left lung (they removed 1/2) and I had large cell carcinoma in my right lung 3 1/2 yrs later and they removed 1/4. I have been clean since 1991. I didn't have to have any treatment except the surgerys.
I would love to hear from you.
Betty Jones jodnns@aol.com