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Lung Cancer

Archives for December 2006

Dad had lung cancer/chemo, need advice for the after math
Four yrs ago, my Dad was diagnosed w/colon cancer, had portion of the colon removed, followed by chemo. One year ago, lung cancer was found, the lung was removed, followed by 6 mos of chemo. Recent PET scan and CT scan show no signs of cancer. He has had 2 blood transfusions to restore low hemoglobin. He is frail, super…
After Lung Cancer Removal
My father just had lung cancer removed one week ago today. Now he's complaining that his feet are sore and has developed a slight skin rash on his chest. I was wondering if anyone has expirenced anything like that after their surgery? Please advise.
Stage 4 NSC lung cancer
Hi, I am from Canada and My father (62) was diagnosed with stage 4 NSC lung cancer in September 2006 that has spread to bone, liver and Head. They recently put a shunt in his head to drain fluid buildup, because he was getting confused at times and could not walk. He has had radiation on his head and chest and the chemo…
Just an update
Hi, all! Well, its been the year from hell, but it's almost over. I've finished chemo, and the first follow up CT scan showed no cancer. My Doctor, a tremendously caring person, has been completely honest with me, and that has been a positive experience. I have a "moderate" chance of recurrence, and of course, nothing is…
Merry CHRISTmas!
Hello everyone! I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoy this joyous event with all your friends and loved ones. Stay strong. Christmas miracles are at hand! :) God bless each and everyone of you. You are all always in my prayers. P.S. What a great Christmas gift! The…
eating
Hi, My husband has not started his treatment yet and does not see the oncologist until Tuesday. For the past month he has been eating barely 500 cal. a day which doesn't seem to alarm anyone but me. The liver cancer which metasisized from the lung cancer is causing him pain when he eats. HELP. Anyone have any…
lung cancer spread to liver
Does anyone have any stories of survivors of lung cancer that spread deeply into the liver? I need some hope.
Barry E. Frost 04-12-1944 to 12-18-2006
Hello everyone, Unfortunatley my father passed away Monday afternoon. I want to thank everyone for their ecouragemanet and support. I cannot express how much my family depended on you to guide us through this horrific ordeal. I have never experienced something so difficult in my life such as this. What is extremely sad is…
Stage 4th NSLC cont. - Good news to share with you
My dad was diagonsed with NSLC in the end of September in China. He has gone through 3 chemo and 1 radiation since then. Last week, he had another CT and the doctor said he could not find the tumor in his lung. I still could not believe it although I pray a lot for this result. I am so afraid that the doctor or the film…
Sister's PET Scan Results
Hi, I posted below (Debbys) about my sister being diagnosed with lung cancer. She now has her PET scan results today. The cancer has spread to her lymph nodes in the neck, in her right chest wall and in the right adrenal gland. The dr. is starting her on chemo 1x weekly and radiation 5 days a week for 6 weeks. The chemo is…
New /Lung Carcer
I meet with my Doctor Thurs,I don't know what to expect but you all have help me with support. I can't seem to think of some questions to ask, will I be able to continue to work. I'm not always hurting.
Clean scan!
Just got back from the doctor and my scan is clean. There is a nodule (I'm not sure that is the correct term) that has grown slightly, very slightly, but the doctor said it could just be the slice in the film. If the slice was on the top of the thing last time and this time it was in the middle, it would appear larger.…
Tarceva side effect
Hi everyone. Does anyone have any suggestions for dealing with the diarrhea side effect of Tarceva? I have been on 150 mg for 30 days and have constant gas build up and bowel movements every few hours... Thanks.
grave prognosis
hello everyone when filling out application forms for insurance, my mom's oncologist wrote down: "unfortunately, the prognosis is grave". I know I shouldn't let this get to me. But the truth is, it's been bothering me! One moment, the doctor says her xrays are clearer. next moment she has a grave prognosis. what on earth…
how to reply
Hi everyone,I am kinda new here,I posted awhile back and recieved some kind feedback. I also see other that I would like to reply to but I cant see no reply thing to click.Can anyone tell me how to reply to others who post. I like this discussion board.Thank You
XRAY results
I don't know if you remember me, but my mom was diagnosed of stage IV NSCLC last Sept 15 2006. After 6 agonizing weeks of tests and further investigations, she started her treatment with Tarceva on 1 Nov. Yesterday, she had her first xray after Tarceva, and her oncologist said that she couldn't find anything! Xray results…
mom just diagnosed
Hi, I'm new to posting, but I've been reading your stories of hope since my mom was told of a "shadow" on her lung. The long and short is that her CT showed a tumor around her L mainstem bronchus and pulmonary artery, and a satellite lesion higher in the same lung. SOme lymphadenopathy on that side, and enlarged nodes on…

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