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Lung Cancer

Archives for August 2003

I could use some advice.
After weeks of testing we have just found out that my father has stage IV lung cancer. It has spread to his lymphnodes and bones. I am trying to make the most out of every second that my father and I spend together. My mother is the problem. She has spent nearly 26 years living for him. I can't imagine what she is feeling,…
my research
Hello Everyone! I am doing my own amateur *research* on the types of medicines and chemotherapy people have had or are currently taking. If you wouldn't mind giving me the names and even the dosage, but I will settle for just names of meds, I would really appreciate it! Please dont worry about spelling :-) You can email me…
need advice
Hi,I'm brunilda, 7 month ago i lost 1/3 of my lung and was dx stage IB adre. no chemo or nothing, follow ups only xr every 3 month. I sholden't need to have ct of lungs, liever & brains. Please let me know. Thanks a illion
Cancer and meaning in life
Hello, I am a graduate student in psychology at Ohio State University and I would very much appreciate your help. I am studying how a cancer diagnosis leads people to re-evaluate meaning in their lives. Ive developed a brief, web-based survey of cancer and meaning in life. If you have had cancer, please take a few minutes…
Iressa
Has anyone been on a trial for Iressa for met. lung cancer. Just wondering if it worked and where did you have it done. email mktgintl@inlandnet.net
waiting for firm diagnosis
At age 45, and never having smoked, somehow I contracted lung cancer. Part of my lung was removed along with several suspicious lymph nodes. Then I had chemo and radiation treatments. Three months ago bloodwork and x-rays looked great, and I was told I had an excellent prognosis. I've been in remission over a year, but…
treatment/nsc
my dad had stage 4 non small cell adenocarcinoma. the doc said that he wasn't a candidate for radiation or surgery. I understand if the tumor is invasive that surgery is difficult, but why not radiation, I don't quite understand what makes some people a candidate and others not. Could someone explain. Thanks in advance.
Breast Cancer in the Lungs
I had breast cancer in '95 and now have recurrence of the same cancer in the lungs. I am being treated w/ Arimidex. Has anyone gone through this? Any information would help.
lung cancer & people who @ Georgia Pacific
Hello, My dad worked for Georgia Pacific for 40 some odd years and died in May from lung cancer. His co-workers have either lung cancer or lung problems. Anyone out there who work for this company and have the same problems? He was exposed to agent orange (they sprayed it to mark timber) and I'm sure abestos as well. Wish…

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