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New nodule?
At my one year anniversary, a nodule was discovered on my unaffected lung. The CAT scan is Friday. Needeless to say, I am a little apprehensive, especially since I am also a breast cancer survivor. Any good thoughts?
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early signs of lung cancer
I am a female, age 51, who for about the last month has developed a dry hacking cough. Unfortunately I am also a smoker who has tried to quit but has not been successful as of yet. My question is this. Before being diagnosed with lung cancer, what other early symptoms did you have and did you have them before the cough…
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surviving
As a 10 year survivor, I want to tell everyone,DONT GIVE UP.Live every moment.
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PCI-Do the benefits outweigh the risks
My 49 year-old wife was recently diagnosed with limited small cell lung cancer. She has completed 30 days of chest radiation concurrent with chemo-therapy(Cisplatin and Etoposide). Her Doctor recommends PCI. She is frightened of the risks. We have done some research but information seems contradictory. 1. How long…
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cutting edge and alternatives
C-statin, from Bindweed, is supposed to be 100x stronger than shark cartilage. no harm in trying it. betulinic acid, from birch bark, kills mitochondria in at least some types of tumor and is nontoxic. if you have squamous cell, tyrosine kinase inhibitors may work. I have used clinoril (arthritis drug) plus 80mg lipitor…
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After Lung Cancer Surgery
I had surgery on Dec. 20, the entire left lung was removed. Now I am going to physio for frozen shoulder, and I also have a lot of neuralgia type pain in my left breast and in the area from the incission and towards the front. Has anyone had this type of experience, is it normal and what have you done for it
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Care Giver
I have recently become a care giver to my Mother. She has recenetly had her left lung removed due to cancer.... I have alot of questions...
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Lung cancer surgery on 4/8/02
My lung cancer was found during a routine xray for my breast cancer in Jan. I had a lumpectomy on Jan14 with 30 radiation treatments. The lung cancer was not from the breast which is good. Each of the cancer was stage 1. The larger left lobe of my left lung was removed on April 8, 02. When can I return to normal activites…
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seeking help
My husband has lung cancer and the only thing that they can give him is the chemo-treatments because when we relized that there was a problem he had already started to lose the weight and the appetite to eat.He has a large mass on his left buttocks and they are hoping to shrink it with the treatments but that hasn't happen…
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Removal Rt Upper & Mid Lobe
I am new to site and am 47 yr old female. A nodule was found in my right upper lung in March of 2001. Needle biopsy was inconclusive. On May 3rd, I had surgery, removed upper and mid lobe of right lung - non small cell squamous cell. No lymph involvement, margins clear. I did not have to receive chemo or radiation. I still…
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Small Cell Lung Cancer
A friend of mine has small cell lung cancer, he has gone through about 25 chemotherapy treatments. He is now dehydrated, cannot eat, fingernails are falling out, skin cracking and he had to be taken to the hospital. The doctor said he was allergic to chemo and that there was nothing more he could do, so he took him off…
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sun soup
My husband is considering sun soup. Would like to know of anyone who has taken it, and if there are side effects, how things are going for you, and if it seems to be worth it. Thanks My email is kgkeyer@hotmail.com
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mall cell lung cancer
i am new to thi site, but am finding it very helpful. my question is this. my dad was recently diagnosed with small cell inoperable lung cancer in his left lung. he has undergone 3 chemo treatments (3 days each)and is now about half way thru a 34 day course of radiation therapy to the lung area. x-rays have indicated the…
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Diagnosed with Lung Cancer this Feb.
I am a 66 yr old male, also have very bad emphysema in both lungs, Cancer was detected in my left lung in Feb. by x-rays and CT, We dont know if its small cell or non, they want to perform a Biopsy to find out, my question is this: having lived a pretty full life aready, is all these tests and treatments worth the…
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Good Nausea med. for carboplatin/paclitaxel?
My Mom will soon start chemo, has anyone had the same chemo and had good results with a particular nausea medecine? Thanks, Darren
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new to site
My husband is 53 and has NSCLC 8cc found in Oct. Hes done chemo that did not work at all and full radiation which has broke up some of tumor. Next they will try a new chemo treatment and he so dreads it. It makes him not eat hes so tired and is in bed all day. So depressed and I don't know what to do to help him at these…
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Been there
Have faith in God and he will see you through,just take one day at a time.Belived me you will have some good days and bad ones but God will be there with you at all times.Talk to your love ones and do whay ever you have been wanting to do.
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New to site
I am now in remission. Had left upper lobe removed 4 years ago. Doing great but I am always in pain. Was told that I would be in pain the rest of my life.
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Lobe left lung removed no chemo or radiation?
I have nsclc stage 1 and had surgery March 1. A lobectomy removed the lump and there was no lymph involvement or signs of cancer anywhere else. Since the surgery was successful, my doctor said I do not need chemo or radiation. After reading a lot of these postings, it sounds like alot of people had chemo before surgery or…
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new to site
When I found out seven years ago that I had lung cancer, this discussion site did not exist. Boy was I scared and and feeling alone. Now everything is great. To evryone out there with lung cancer, hang in ther and believe in yourself. Do not, repeat, donot give in to your fears.
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Dehydration
My dad is experiencing severe dehydration (stage 3b non small cell lung cancer). He took 32 treatments of radiation (dec-jan) and 1X a week chemo. Then switched to every 3rd week for chemo after radiation. He has been experiencing dehydration like crazy. He doens't feel like eatting and is withering away right before our…
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Opinions on Dr. Burzynski-Antineoplastons
A close relative is considering alternative cancer treatment in Houston with this Doctor. If anyone has anything to say, good or bad, I would love to have informed opinions to relate to my relative. I appreciate anything about this subject matter.Thank you!
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Top of right lung removed
5 weeks ago I had the top part of my lung removed, they took the limp node along side of the tumor and said that came up clean. How long after surgery are you out of the pain, I have never had surgery in my life so this was a real shock to me. I will be seeing an oncologist on 4/16 and am pretty scared what they will find,…
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Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer-Age 59
Just wondering if anyone out there could relate and share some information
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Removal of Right Lung
In post op recovery after 8 weeks and not progressing. Have 8 to 10 coughing eposodes per day to try and bring up mucus stuck in the windpipe. Has anyone had a similiar experience? Can you offer any encouragement and what was done to get past this?