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Lung Cancer

Archives for February 2004

Newly Diagnosed Stage IV Adenocarcinoma
My name is Jeanne and I was diagnosed on January 16,2004 after several weeks of being treated for what was thought to be shoulder-back muscle spasms. From there it has been a non-stop rush to radiation and chemo and I still haven't digested alot of what I am facing. Sometimes all I can think is that I am only 46 and have 4…
Need some advice for stage IV lung cancer
My mom is 64 and has been recently diagnosised with stage IV small cell and large cell lung cancer, which has already spreaded to the neck, liver and kidney. We go for our first visit to our second oncologist, to see what their plans are for chemo. She was diagnosised in Georgia but she has more family in SC. I would like…
What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
Lung Cancer Study
A year ago January 2003 I was told I had stage 3 Non small cell lung cancer.My tumor was 6 cm in size. I went through 12 weeks of Chemo and started radiation treatments "38" in all. Was given another 5 straight days of chemo, off a week and back for five more days of chemo. I also have been on 1200 mg of celebrex a days…
New here
Hi! I am a 67 yr old female. Last week I was diagnosed with a tumor in my right upper lobe. Since then, I am getting scanned from top to bottom and had a bronch (oh I can't spell it) biopsy. My oncologist thinks it is stage 1 of a slow growing cancer. We are waiting for all the other tests to come in. I am being referred…
update on lung cancer
Hi well the confromed it yesterday that i do have lung cancer.they are also see a spot on both rig cages and spots on the lymphnoied in the neck.We are hoping to start chemo this Friday 2-20-04 .I asked the doc what stage and he said stage four not really sure what that means not sure if that is real bad or just average if…
may have lung cancer
Hi iam not new too this site i first came on as a Brest cancer and that was one year ago know they think i may have Lung cancer i will find out for sure on Wensday.I want too know if anyone knows why my doc is wanting to do chemo instead of Radiation from the way he talked Radiation was not a option for lung cancer…
Survival rate for Stage IV NSCLC - Adenocarcinoma
Hello, My mother was recently diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer - adenocarcinoma. The cancer has spread to both lobes of the lung, the brain and the bone. I would love to hear any stories of survival as I want to give my mom some hope. The Doctor tells her she can't live more than a year and I believe this is causing her…
lung cancer metastasized to brain
My husband found out he had lung cancer in Nov. 4 years ago. They took out half of his left lung and he went through the chemo and they thought they got it all. One year ago in January we found out it had returned. He went through chemo again , then radiation. Now it is spreading to his adrenad gland and his spleen and now…
lung cancer
my husband was just told that he has small sell lung cancer he has already started treatment, but i find myself crying and having a bad time with him going through the treatment, i want to help him with going through the treatment but i don't know how, all i want to do is give him the support he needs and not make him…
iressa
I am new to the group. Please forgive errors. My brother has been on Iressa for several months. I am worried because he is losing weight, lack of appetite, extreme fatigue. I know these are side effects, but am wondering how long they will go on. He is very thin and although the cancer is responding to this treatment, he…
Can anyone help me?
I am 45 years old and have been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Chemo didn't work and the tumor has grown. I have 6-9 months left. How does a person cope with imminent death? How do you conquer the depression that prevents you from doing your daily routine? I am not doing well at all and need some help. Thank you.
4 years later
In the fall of 1999 I began my treatment of chemo and radaition. After a couple of months of treatment they finally were able to do surgery and remove the left upper lobe of my left lung. I have had burning stabbing pain ever since. As of lately I am having new burning pain in my back. The latest x-rays came back normal. I…

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