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Lung Cancer

Archives for July 2008

Chemo
I hope I'm not bothering everyone with all these questions. I met a friend that had a grandson with cancer, and her husband had cancer, both died. The reason why they died she told me that they were given chemo,and was ok for a couple of years, then was given chemo again and it didn't work, she said it only works one time…
What's next?
It's been four months since my final chemo treatment and I should be walking on air. Scans after I finished were clear so for all intents and purposes I am cancer free. So why am I so angry and sad? I am finding there are definite limits one can do with one lung as opposed to two, and I will have to retire because I really…
Fentanyl Patch 25mg
Is the fentanyl patch safe to wear on a beach under an unbrella,the dose is low,right, the heat makes it leak out faster. And if my sister doesn't wear the patch 1 day and starts again is this safe?
New to network
I was diagnosed and had one lung removed about 11 months ago. I have finished chemo and actually feel ok. I was so well medicated after the surgery that I really do not remember my two weeks in the hospital. However, now I seem to be having flashbacks of things that happened during that time; if they really happened! Has…
is knowlage power?
my wife was diagnossed with small cell lung cancer in nov of 07.After a rough winter of chemo and radiation treatments we had a 2 month quiet,but now it has moved to her neck,and they are now calling it advanced cancer,giving her 2-4 mo left with me and our boys.She dosent know,and neither do my boys(ages 10 and 12).So now…
Medical expenses
I see on a site, that people with NSLC IV have years of chemo, radiation. Can a person on medicare manage all the bills if they aren't rich. Will they stop the medical care if you don't pay, or are their organizations that will help so you can go on fighting this disease.
Remission
NSLC at stage IV, I heard that it can't go into remission, please let me know , my sister is taking chemo clinical trial.
Need help, confused
As you know, I am getting little information on lung cancer with mets (Minute) bone and brain, as I,m far away from my sister who has it. Could someone be kind to explain, when you have mets to bone and brain can they shrink them away by having chemo,or do you need surgery?(does the tumors have to be removed or will chemo…
Good news to share
I want to share by good news with everyone. I hope this can help too. My husband was dx in April with lung cancer with mets to liver and bones. after just 2 chemo treatments his cancer was decreased by 50% ! before his treatments began he was in horrible pain, lost 30 pounds and could hardly walk. he was in the hospital 2…
Alternative medicine
I am truly disappointed with chemotherapy as a cancer treatment option for me (as well as it just no longer works on my cancer) and would like to explore other options. Does anyone have information about good alternative cancer medicines?
Anyone familiar with Herceptin?
One of my friends is a survivor of stage IV breast cancer. They gave her 6-12 months to live because it was so aggressive. That was 2 years ago and she is in remission now. She said that they gave her Herceptin towards the end of her treatments and it was called the miracle drug. She believes that it is why she is doing so…
Alimta Avastin Tarceva combo
I'm NSLC stage 4 and currently under chemo Alimta Avastin combo. I would like to know if anyone has received a treatment Alimta Avastin Tarceva combo instead of Alimta Avastin combo or Tarceva combo? If YES, what are the effects? Thanks in advance.
Lung Cancer IV
I would like feedback,on any survivors and any with minute to bone and brain from lung. Chemo started first, what would be next. And can someone with limited money on medicare get the care needed to be a survivor?
Non small cell inoperable
I was diagnosed in May. Stage 4 mestatic lung cancer. I'd love to hear from someone that has a similar diagnosis to see how they are coping. I've had 2 weeks of radiation to try and shrink it so I can breath. It's wrapped around my pulmonary and carotid arteries. I am now having chemo. I'm not sure what to expect. I know…
Sed Rate
Happy Forth every one !!!! Guess you have all read my bitchen bout joint pain . Well after 8 months of blood tests , specilists,they sent me to a Arthritis specilist. I ask him if chemo caused rumitoid arthritis. He said maybe but you dont have to have Chemo to get RA. So I guess I will never know ???? My sed rate an cdr…
GOOD NEWS!!!
Hello everybody!!! Good news and hope for all of us. My husband just finished radiations and he is very well. Doctor is positive and she lets us travel to our HOMETOWN "MEXICO" LEON GTO MEXICO. I'm very happy because I'm going to see my family. All my family is living in Mexico. I live here because of my husband's job.…
A Bit Depressed
I don't like to complain, I say that all the time. But this is all so new to me. I can't stand medicine for everything and I don't want any right now. I just want to know that it is normal to be a bit depressed or down after all this. I was only diagnosed 2 weeks ago and had my top right lobe removed. I am such an…
Coughing & Heaviness in Chest
I had an upper left Lobectomy May 30th. Prior to the surgery I had a cough and tightness in my chest which I still have. I have been given advair and prevacid ( for acid reflux) and have just finished a round of prednisone. My Doctor believes this condition could be related to my asthma or bronchial ( I was diagnosed with…

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