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Lung Cancer

Archives for September 2006

Lung cancer at stage 4
I have never feel that I need some support group so much until now. This is a wonderful site. The past one week is a week I will never forget. My dad is found that he has lung cancer and has already spread to his other lung and bone. He has received Chemo the last two days. Doctors said his cancer does not look good. But…
Upstate NY treatment
Are there any folks out there fighting lung cancer who are being treated in Syracuse, Rochester or Buffalo? I am thinking of moving my dad closer to me and am on the prowl for good docs.
How do we deal with the side effects
My dad is on his 5th chemo treatment, his leg and hand pain is unbearable even w/ pain medication. His life consist of moving from chair to chair in the house and walking to the bathroom. He just sits and holds his head most of the time. We ask the doc for help and all he says is that is Just part of it. Has anyone had…
sclc, how fast does it multiply?
I have heard that sclc grows to double it's size every 30 days. Has anyone else heard or read anything like that?
Don't Worry Be Happy?
Apr.06 on the x-ray, the doc noticed a nodule. CT scan confirmed that (there is 1.4cm nodule in my right lung) PET-scan said that they didnt find a cancer-like metabolism... that means its NOT cancerous? I repeated the CT-scan after 4 month and the results were the same(1.4cm nodule) What should I do next??? Leave it and…
3B NSCLC
Hi Again, I am back here to ask if any one could give support and opinion!!! My Father did his first round of Chemo treatment for Carboblatin and Navelbin for 6 rounds( 3 months), and after that, we did a CT-Scan. But the results was not so Positive ( in my opinion). But in the opinion of the DR was +. The Tumor was stable…
radiation side effects
My mother was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in March of 2006. She has gone through 4 treatments of chemo and then 35 treatments of radiation. There is now no trace of cancer anymore. Once she was in her 3rd week of radiation, she started to have horrible side effects. Some, such as gagging and vomiting, have gone…
Does it ever stop recurring?
3 Years ago my husband had a tumor in the nasal /sinus cavity that was pressing against his optic nerve. That's how we found it. We thought it was an eye problem that was robbing his sight but it was really this tumor. He underwent hard core radiation ( 25 days-- the last 2 weeks 2X a day) and 1 course of chemo amd we were…
re: HELP! Colorectal AND lung cancer?
Hi, I'm new to this group. I've been posting on the colorectal group for the past many months getting encouragement for my friend Mark who has Stage IV rectal cancer, mets to liver and lungs. After six months on a clinical trial things have taken a turn for the worst. His last scan showed new cancer growth in the lungs.…
Returned from COH
Hi Everyone. I've returned from Celebration on the Hill. AWESOME!!! It was one of the most inspiring experiences of my life. Words really can't describe the spectacle of what must have been at least 10,000 representatives and supporters, from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, D.C., Guam, etc., coming together in support of our…
Suggestions regarding treatment?
Hi everyone. My mom has been very sick for the last year. The doctors thought she had COPD... but it turns out she has small cell lung cancer. It has spread to her brain and her liver. They are giving her 6 mos to a year, and to be honest... she doesn't look good at all. She can barely walk, she doesn't eat hardly…
Lung Cancer Walk
Hello All: I was first diagnosed with lung cancer over 3 years ago. I joined a lung cancer board similiar to this one, and have been there ever since. Just recently, they merged with LUNGevity, which is an organization dedicated to raising funds exclusively for lung cancer research. Some friends from that board have…
depression + cancer
This is my wife's account but she can't use it. Here is a question I hope someone has experience with. My wife has NSCLC 3b (in remission) and Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia, stage 3, (CLL) also in remission and has been in a major depression since Feb 06. All depression meds have failed to help. The next possible step is…
hi please pray for me everyone
Hi i have cancer in both lungs but at least mine will not spread but i cough so much and thy stoped my chemo and are gonna try something new iam goign on 3 yrs by the way it gets harder everyday short of breath and tired alot but i never give up thy want to start me on a study in 2 weeks called phase 1 anybody know of this…
Bon Voyage to Plymouthean!
Our very own Ernie (plymouthean) is about to embark on a trip to Washington, D.C. to take part in the Celebration on the Hill! We're proud of you Ernie! Thanks for representing all of us!
Remission
My mother will be off chemo in a couple of weeks. As there is always a chance that cancer can return, I'm curious as to whether the survivors with cancer in remission are on any maintenance program - whether prescribed by doctors or not sanctioned by them. From Ernie's messages, I've gathered he still adheres to a…
Statistics what it means to me
I know a lot of you through this web site and have learned a lot. I keep hearing about statistics and finally wrote what they mean to me. I gave a copy to my oncologist today and I think he will use it for some of his patients that are stuck on statistics what he tells people are you are you, the statistic does not apply.…
I'm 27. Stage IV Lung Cancer. New Diagnosis
About a month ago, I went to the hospital for chest pain. On the x-ray, the doc noticed a nodule. CT scan confirmed and showed some baby nodules. After a fine needle aspiriation at one hospital, they diagnosed it as neuroendocrine carcinoma (a rare aggressive cancer). I went to MSK for a second opinion. They did a core…
Stage 4 Lung Cancer
My dad was diagnosed 2 mo ago with st 4 lung cancer, now they think he has leptomeningeal disease. Has anyone had experience with this? We don't know what to think, we could use some input. Thank you!!
Next step - see the oncologist
I got home from the hospital this past Monday, Sep. 4, after exploratory surgery and a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer. Will have an initial appointment with the oncologist next Tuesday, Sep. 12. I'm working up a list of questions for that session -- got some good ideas from the web page of ernrol -- and would appreciate…
words of motivation
My father was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at the end of June. It has been a long hard road for him (like so many of you out there). He's in Philly and I am in upstate NY. I head to Philly to see him tomorrow and lately he has been very, very down. He has had a mass on his spine removed and will be receiving…
Dietary Supplements Research
The research findings on the effectiveness and impact of dietary components can be conflicting and not transferrable to real-life humans that one doesn't know what to think (include me in that category). So far, a reputable cancer research supporter, American Institute of Cancer Research, has reported that there has been…
Chemo questions
My mom has been diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC and her oncologist is suggesting a mild type of radiation due to her weakened heart and high blood pressure. The chemo is called "allymptal" I am not sure how to spell it. It is a treatment that takes 15 minutes and is given once every 3 weeks. We know she is terminal and this…
Can any one answer
Last June my 78 year old father was diagnosing with NSC Lung cancer his Oncologist said it was stage 4. From what I have read stage 4 means that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. My dadÃÂs cancer has remained confined to left lung. The cancer is on the lining of lung. I guess it is large cell. If it is…
My Husband just die of lung cancer
I really need to talk to someone about my feeling about his death . He just die on August 10,06.
hubby diag nscl stage 2b lung cancer 8 wks ago
Hi I just found this site, and I'm very grateful. So far found lots of answers, lots of information and lots of reassurance here. My husband has recently been diagnoised with nscl stage 2b lung cancer. His work requires a physical every 3 yrs, and it was picked up on the chest xray. Last physical there was no sign of a…
MD Anderson Oncologist
Hi Everyone, First, I can't tell you how powerfull this site is to those who have just received a cancer diagnosis, or like myself have a loved one that has. It was reading the qustions & comments in this discussion group that for the first time I didn't feel alone, and I thank each of you. My mother has been diagnosis…

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