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Lung Cancer

Archives for June 2007

No answer also
I had my left lung removed May 3rd 2006. I was told I had a tumor in the upper left lobe . They did a CT scan an found some of my lymps lit up. Ten weeks after the sugery I started chemo Taxol an carboplaten . I was walking a mile an a half six weeks after the surgery. After the chemo treatment it took me six months to get…
Still No Answers
I have had 2 CT Scans, 1 Needle Biopsy CT Guided, 1 PET/CT Fusion Scan and still no conclusive answers to 1CM Spiculated nodule in upper lobe of left lung. Between the second CT and Needle Biopsy they saw 3 additional lesions 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5 CM. Primary is sending me to a Thoracic Surgeon as he believes surgery is only…
Help! Need info on small cell lung cancer.
My mother was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. What can we expect as far as symptoms go? What kind of pain will she be experiencing? Had one round of chemo, then had surgery for an unrelated illness...hasn't had chemo since April. Hopefully starting back.
my mom is going in for surgery tomarrow so scared
My mom has a 2.7cm mass in her lung and she has had a Pet scan, ct, bonescan, and they did a needle biopsy. she has been to two different surgeons one does VATS the other dont she went with the one that does Vats. Even though he scared us so bad. That it still can spread even though her tests were good. He said so many…
Lost My Sister 5-26-07
Hi I have posted before in February. Haven't posted since because I left my home/state to go to my sister and become her caregiver. Her courageous battle with lung cancer began in Nov/06. She did numerous chemo/radiation treatments and even still the cancer spread to many different areas including the bones. She lost her…
Cancer Treatment Center of America???
Please, if anyone has any experience with this hospital, good or bad, would you post your opinion?
My mom has lung Cancer! Help!!
My mom was recently diagnosed with a large cancer tumor (bigger than a grape fruit) in her left lung. It has spread to her lymph nodes and adrenial gland. She is 68 years old and they told her she had less than a year (she was also told 1-2 months maybe a year). They also told her it is inoperable. They said it was slow…
New Info to Nodule in Left Lung
I just found out that my doctor did not tell me about 3 new "Lesions" seen on last CT so between the first and the last about 2 weeks 3 new lesions appeared that are between 1.2 and 1.5 cm. The needle biopsy came back inconclusive and it appears they did not biopsy the original nodule with spiculation but one of the new…
A Cancer Journal
Greetings from Vancouver... I'm a member of the colorectal discussion group and haven't posted here before. I've recently started a weblog where I'm sharing reflections, resources, and insights from my 3 year journey with metastatic colon cancer and recurrences. Todays post is on "Spontaneous Remission". Previous posts…
Here we go again
Hi Everyone: I am new to this board. My husband had a lobe removed from his right lung 2 years ago in August. At that time they were not doing the VATS surgery so he had be harder surgery. Stage 1 with no lymph involvement - no treatments. He just had his routine chest x-ray and Dr. appt. last week. Something showed up on…
can anyone please help me
My mom is going to have surgery to have a lobe of her lung removed the surgeon we talked to said it would be a thorcotomy.I asked him about the minimally invasive surgery and he said no it will be a cut 8inches and he said he would spread the ribs and in the hopitial about 6 days. My question is should we see another…
So many questions
I have felt very bad for about a year. I was just diagnosed w/ lung cancer but don't know stage yet. I wonder how fast does lung cancer grow? Being sick for a year, does that mean I am probably in an advanced stage by now? Also, I would like to know if those of you who also experienced severe fatigue and flu like symptoms,…
Update to Nodule in Left Lung
I just received results of Needle Biopsy of Nodule in Left Lung it was inconclusive but Doctor is recommending immediate PET Scan. Does anyone know what a PET Scan will tell them that a Biopsy did not? Will a PET Scan be definitive? Doctor suggested next step after that might be Open Chest Biopsy? Anyone have any…
Continuous pain months after lung surgery
When my left upper lung lobe was removed in February of 2007, I had the normal pain and soreness for a few weeks afterwards. Then the pain slowly started getting better. Now I am having pain upon deep breathing in my bronchial tubes and swear that I feel pain in my right lung. My doctor says that when cancer recurs, you…
plural effusion
I am caregive for my partner who was diagnosed in Jan 07 with poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma. He received 10 days back to back radiation followed immediately by chemo - Carboplastin iv and 5 days of etoposide. He was responding wonderfully and gained weight but developed a DVT in his right leg after the…
Mom Newly Diagnosed, I am scared to lose another parent
Hi, I am 31 years old and my my who is 61 was just was newly diganosed with NSCLC on 5/10 with mets to the brain and adrenal gland. The doc said no to surgery due to the location of the mass - it is in her left side lower lobe on the inner part and is about 6 by 4 by 2 cm. She considered stage 4. She is currently having…
Lung Nodule in Left Lung
I have just had a Lung Nodule found by CT Scan in my left lung. It is 1 CM in size and in the lower end of the upper left lobe. I underwent a Needle Biopsy and I overheard the Doctor say that preliminary result were positive for Cancer. I am waiting for my Doctor to call with final results. Anyone know how doctor doing…
My mother has lung cancer!
I am not surprised with this diagnosis, she has been a smoker all her life. However, nobody wants to hear that horrible word! So far she has only seen her family doctor who has referred her to a surgeon. I am going with her tomorrow for the first visit. I have no idea (other than lung cancer) what stage she is at or what…
Coping
I was diagnosed January 2007 with NSCLC and had my left upper lobe removed on February 13. They declared me cancer-free and told me to return in six months for a new CT scan and pulmonary function tests, which will be August. I was a smoker and had a problem quitting the cigarettes, but am proud to say that I am now…
Depressed and lonely
I am at a loss where to go on the internet for help and understanding. In the past, when I was in treatment, or recovering from surgery, I felt I belonged here. But since I am currently cancer free, (by the Grace of God), I don't feel I have the right to be here, complaining. It sounds so wierd to say, but I felt I…
Stage IIIA/IIIB NSCLC Patients
Just noticed that information is now available about a vaccine that has very promising survival results. See for yourself. This contact information just came out yesterday. It is all about survival! Best luck to all. Keep the faith! http://www.nsclcstudy.com/

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