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Lung Cancer

Archives for May 2002

Small Cell Lung Cancer Survivor
I had a resection of the upper lobe of my left lung on 08/14/00 in which they found that I had small cell lung cancer. The doctor then removed the rest of the upper lobe of my left lung. I then had six months of chemo and through my last ct in Nov. am doing fine. My next CT is scheduled for June 2002. I know that there are…
SOMEONE WITH MESOTHELIOMA
I WAS TOLD IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR THAT I HAVE MESOTHELIOMA. APRIL 23, THEY REMOVED MY RIGHT LUNG, RIGHT CHEST WALL LINING, RIGHT SECTION OF DIAPHRAM, RIGH SECTION OF PARACARDIUM, THREE RIBS AND A SPOT ON THE TUBE GOING TO THE LIVER. THE MARGIN OF THE PARACARDIUM WAS POSITIVE, SO THE CANCER IS IN THE LEFT SECTION OF THE…
Where is everybody?
I'm still watching for a reply to my last message asking if anyone has experienced mestatis from lung cancer to breast cancer; or any helpful information int his regard. Thanks. I hope you guys are still out there and want to keep this site alive as I do.
Question re breast cancer after lung cancer surgery.
What is the probability of NSCLC (stage 2-B, resected 12-4-01 with one positive lymph node but not in mid chest) mestasticising to the breast on the same side? My recent mammogram indicated followup needed; possible small nodule. Going for the "big squeeze" tomorrow Any experience with this kind of mestastisis? Please…
MDR cancer? youneed Graviola
used by the Peruvian shamans. Kills multidrug resistant tumors. nontoxic. God Bless
sclc w s.v.c.s.
Hi my 57 year old mother just died 5/9 after 18 months of batteling small cell w/svcs. her quality of life was excellant until 3/15 then she slowly fell apart, the Dr. was right on target when he said a few weeks to a couple of months, she exhausted 3 different types of chemo and did 30 rounds of radiation when she was…
Learned on Good Friday
I have been reading your posts over the last several weeks as I have struggled with scans, pulmonary function test, bronchoscopy, biopsy and diagnosis of nsc lung cancer (large cell carcinoma). It began on Good Friday when I went in because of a lingering cough, for which the doctor ran a chest x-ray, revealing a large…
Lung Cancer
Hi all - I am new to the group. male age 61 - non-smoker for almost 20 years but was diagnosed in Jan, 2001 with a tumor in right lung the size of a grapefruit. At the time it was discreet and isolated to right side only. No other cancer in family history. Elected simultaneous Taxol weekly chemo and daily radiation for six…
Re; need some advice
Check with your doctor on what's best for you. I tried Xanax for a while (for anxiety that keeps you awake), now I use Ambien, it's a mild sleeping pill. I take 5-10mg a night. Sometimes even that doesn't work and that's why I'm awake at 2:45 AM.
re;Nonsmall cancer cell
I was diagnosed with nonsmall cancer cell six months ago and after two rounds of chemo,six chemo treatments in all I'm getting a capscan to see the results and I feel a lot better now,only thing lost my sleep,but I'll take care of that as soon as I speak to my Doctor,Chemo ain't that bad,we're alive and i plan to stay…
Need some advice
I can't sleep maybee its my chemo,anyone haveany advice on how to get some sleep?I'm so tired and yet I can't seem to be able to sleep is this normal during chemo?
FOOD TASTE AWFUL
I FOUND THAT THE FOOD TASTE HORRIBLE. I FOUND ALSO THAT SALTY FOOD IS BEST. USING CREAM SOUPS IS GOOD POPCYCLES ARE GOOD. THINGS I USED TO ENJOY ARE HORRIBLE. YOU NEED PROTIENS SO MEAT IS VERY IMPORTANT UNLESS YOU USE EGGS, PEANUT BUTTER. MAKE EGGS EVERY DAY SCRAMBLED WITH CHEESE OR EGG SALAD. I ALSO FOUND THAT MUFFINS…
Exherin looks very good!
invented in Canada-it wrecks tumor blood vessels only. Trouble is, they want to test it for five years. Act up and maybe you can all get it on compassionate use basis.
Symptoms and Smoking
I too was a smoker who had stopped 4 years ago and I was feeling fine, taking long vigorous walks, working, playing, etc. when I suddenly noticed a lump on my neck which turned out to be a swollen lymph node which was from the lung cancer I had, but did not have ANY symptoms from. Soooo, please, please, keep trying to quit…
Hair Loss
I too, lost my hair to chemo. This was the hardest part of my lung cancer experience so far. I have had chemo and radiation and they were nothing compared to the trauma of loosing my hair (I guess because it was so visible, I was less able to endure the loss). Also, I was lucky as far as the chemo and radiation went…
CAT scan complete
Had the CAT scan yesterday, and found myself very calm. I was reading a magazine while they were trying to find a vein. Then my beloved husband and I treated ourselves to a very fine dinner in the city. I told him the CAT scan was something we were doing on the way to dinner. I also took control and left a message with my…
I need help
Hello, My name is Karen. After her surgery to remove growing cysts on her lung my mom was told she had a rare form of cancer and 2/3rds of her lungs an part of her lymph nodes were removed. They tell us they got it in time and they removed it all. The doctors say it didn't spread, thank God. But her doctor is the type who…
Inspiration for Eating
Mom has small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain and the liver. Other than that, she is a really healthy woman. She is receiving rather aggressive chemo for three days every three weeks. The first round of this she tolerated well. She has completed the second round and it really knocked her down...the fatigue is…
Care Giver
I will be going with my Mother to the Onocologist for her first "consult" appointment today.... She had her left lung removed about 2 weeks age due to a moderate tumor that had "splashed" malignant cells to the lymph glands... The surgeon did not think that removing the lung would change her prognosis.... so basically, the…
hair loss
I am new to this group and was diagnosed with lung cancer in January. Vanity has reared its ugly head and because of chemo I am practically bald. Anybody out there have any suggestions about handling this without too much neurosis? Thanks pam51 - e-mail pabuchh@mcleodusa.net

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