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Lung Cancer

Archives for April 2003

What to do?
My mother was diagosed with non-small cell lung cancer in May of '02. They removed a wedge from her lung where the cancer was. In surgury they found the cancer had spread to the outside of the lung, stage IIIA. It was so small it didn't show up on any tests. No chemo or treatment could be started until she healed from the…
Lung Cancer/Skin Cancer
My mother has been battling lung cancer for more than 2 years. In 12/02, she was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in her right ear. She could not have surgery to remove the tumor because of her reduced lung capacity...she has emphasema. So, she was given about 20 radiation treatments in Jan/Feb. In March the pain was…
radio frequency ablation
Has anyone every heard or had radio frequency ablation for treatment of lung cancer. I saw it somewhere and cannot find it that someone had it and it helped his tumors in his lungs. My husband has lung cancer which metazied from head and neck squamous cell. The dr. says not cure but he his going thru cisplatin, 5FU and…
test after test
I was diagnosis with small cell lung cancer on 10/09/02. I had gone through pneumonia in left lower lung for several weeks to fine the whole left lund collapsed. I have gone through chemo cisplatium and etopside (Iam not sure of spelling) radiation to left lung for 30 cycle. In February I wasn't able to breath, it was…
Help
My friend is 21 and found out he has lung cancer. He has run out of money for treatment. Is there any place he can recieve free treatment?
Non-Smoker Lung Cancer
I am a Board member for the American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists (AARST). We are initiating an informal study of lung cancer survivors who have never smoked. Your information could prove invaluable for preventing lung cancer in others. For participating, AARST will provide a free radon test kit to you…
Tobacco Litigation
I've had my left upper lung lobe removed and am now going through chemo. Although the chemo is not as bad as I expected, what this is putting my family through is almost more than I can bear. My mother is ill and I'm unable to help her because of what I'm undergoing. Anyway, I'm angry and want to sue big Tobacco. Finding…
Lung cancer
Hi, I am a 2X survivor of lung cancer. Both were encapsulated and both were removed with surgery. I feel fortunate that in both cases no chemo or radiation was involved. So I feel pretty lucky.
Help Explain Please
Hey.... I just found out yesturday that my grandpa has lung cancer and im 14 yrs old. I don't undertand that well and it would be nice if someone could clear up this for me. I know it wasn't caused by smoking, and I just would like it if someone could help me understand. Most websites are too complicated and it's hard to…
Stage IV w/no options
I'm hopeful that someone can give me some hope. My mom was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer of the right lung yesterday, approximately 1 year after she had 20% of her left lung removed. She was told that she has 9 months to live. Obviously, she (and our whole family) are devastated. Due to her age (67) and previous lung…
Ukrain and Toxol
Has anyone used the combo cocktail Ukrain with their Toxol treatment? If not have you taken Toxol and if so, with what? Please let me know. Best, Maura Richardson 404-509-1565
will steroids help shortness of breath
My dad is real short of breath. He can't hardly walk a few steps without huffing and puffing. Will steroids help him breath better? I've heard that chemo causes some scar tissue to form and that may cause shortness of breath. Thanks for your time and may God bless each and everyone of you.
how to gain weight
Does anyone have any tips for getting my dad to gain weight. He has lung cancer and is skin and bones from all of this. I need some sort of idea to get him to eat. He looks bad but is still kicking. Thanks for your time!

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