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Lung Cancer

Archives for February 2010

Husband lllb squamous lung cancer
I am new to this - just registered tonight and not quite sure why I am writing. My husband had a kidney transplant 20 years ago and has been on immunosuppresant drugs ever since. He developed Type1 diabetes in Nov 09. He was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma Dec 08 and went through R-chop - petscan clear in July 09.…
what was your treatment for stage 3a
I would like to hear from someone about their treatment for stage 3a. tumor and 2 lymph nodes. Did you have rads, chemo and surgery?. I have had 7 radiation treatments and 2 chemos. off for 1 week. I am very tired most of the time with little energy to do anything. Is this the way most people feel.
Questions
My mother was recently diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung cancer stage IV with mets to liver, adrenal glands and bone. She just began chemo 2 days ago and has been sick ever since. I am still in a fog from all of this and feel like I am in a dream, I have so many questions but do not know where to start. Is there anyone…
The correct way to take pain meds??
My dad was diagnosed in November'09 w/stage IV nsclc. He has been doing chemo every three weeks w/blood work in the off weeks. He gets carboplatin & alimta. He is doing fairly well after 2 rounds. He has just had a little queasiness three days after each trtmt. He is always in pain. The doctor said it is referred pain &…
Alimpta
Hello, I am visiting from over at the Ovarian Cancer board. I'm hoping that some of you might be able to give me more information about Alimpta. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer almost six years ago and have basically never been in remission. I have been on many, many different chemotherapy treatments and as you know,…
Treatment Option
Does anyone know anything about the Cancer Treatment Centers of America?
I'm caring for my mother in law with terminal IV lung cancer.
Last week the decision was made to not do Chemotherapy. My MIL has IV NSCLC that has spread to her lymph nodes, her brain and now her spine. This was all found a month ago when the tumor in her brain was found. She had brain surgery to remove it and the biopsy said it started in her lungs. She did not have any tumor on her…
ARM PAIN
My husband is experiencing pain in the arm? Could be the tumor in his lung that is pressing nerves that run all way to the shoulder and the arm?
Touchy subject
Was wondering if anyone out there has run into this, or if it is, as many things are these days, all in my head. It just feel like a person here, a person there, people I have known forever, are stepping way back. As if the "c" word means, don't go there; as in anywhere near me. I realize a person doesn't know what to say…
stage 3b lung cancer
**** UPDATE**** My mother in law is back for a biopsy today and results are wed. They told her that there is new cancer now in the chest wall. do we need to be more concerened than we have been? she is spitting up stuff, very tired and short of breath. its been since 05 or 04 that we discovered this cancer. I need to hear…
Pleural Effusion ?
Has anyone had a Liquid build up problem around the Heart and Lungs?? My Lung Cancer is in remission, but Liquid building up in sacks around Heart and Lungs is a big problem, and no one can find the source of the Liquid. I would like to know if others experience this and if they had the source found?? Thanks Ron
Pleural Effusion ?
Has anyone had a Liquid build up problem around the Heart and Lungs?? My Lung Cancer is in remission, but Liquid building up in sacks around Heart and Lungs is a big problem, and no one can find the source of the Liquid. I would like to know if others experience this and if they had the source found?? Thanks Ron
Pleural Effusion ?
Has anyone had a Liquid build up problem around the Heart and Lungs?? My Lung Cancer is in remission, but Liquid building up in sacks around Heart and Lungs is a big problem, and no one can find the sourse of the Liquid. I would like to know if others experience this and if they had the sourse found?? Thanks Ron
joe where are you ?
Am I just missing something or has Joe not posted lately? Are you OK just checking. hope all is well
non small cell lung cancer
I am wondering if anyone else has had a problem with Liquid build up around the Heart and the Lungs. A window was put in the Heart sack to help drain it, and was done again 6 months later, which was last Oct. The Left lung was also drained in Oct., then again in Jan. and then again a week ago. It has become a faster…
clubbing of fingers
since this was my only symptom why aren't more people made aware of this, I very seldom see this listed as one of the top symptoms for lung cancer?
being around smokers after your in remission
Did I mess up really bad, I went to a casino today and it's a smoking establishment,my sister died 20 yrs ago from LC so I quit smoking I got the cancer anyway, and luckily have been NED for the past 8 months. Do you think by going to the casino I risked keeping my cancer away?
Dry cough nothing helps
I have a continual dry cough for over a week now . Sometimes I can control it for short periods, and other times I have to cough but nothing comes up. Does anyone know if this caused from the radiation to the lungs. Makes it difficult to breathe trying not to cough. Dr. said use vaporizer or cough syrup but that dont seem…
need advice
Have an appt for consultation monday with oncologist after having an abnormal PET scan. Not sure what to ask, what to expect. PET scan showed "a hypermetabolic 14 mm spiculatedd density in right lung apex that is conistant with malignancy. There are numerous additional small mildly hypermetabolic spiculated appearing…
White Count Down
My first blood work after my first round of chemo (Carboplatin & Etoposide) was normal. The next week my white blood count was down. The nurse said I had to go home and not work for two days for fear of contact with others. If my white blood count does not go to normal, will I be able to have my second round of chemo next…
nsclc 3-a R upper lobe Had to back out of the operation
Hi every one my wife's surgery was not successful, The surgeon first did a bronchostapy.Everything looked good and it was a go,the pathology was only scar tissue.Next he went in threw a 12" incision to remove the upper right lobe and then had to back out because the scar tissue was to close to the top of the chest wall and…
Hair Loss
Lost some big chunks of hair last night for the first time. Knew this was coming, but it doesn't make it any easier as many of you will know. Boyfriend washed my hair for me as I still can't get chemo port wet. Woke up couple hours ago and found clumps on my pillow. I ordered a wig that I get to try tomorrow, I just didn't…
Oral drug treatment
I have a friend who was diagnosed with SCLC in July which spread to adrenal gland above right kidney. She underwent chemo (last dose 10/8/09), followed by surgery to remove (unsuccessful) adrenal tumor, followed by radiation (last treatment 02/12/10). When I inquired about further chemo, oncologist mentioned something…
Coping
Help, My Dad just found out in December that he has Stage IV lung cancer that has metastisized to the liver. the tumor is large in the left lung and also has it in the right lung. The tumor is pressing against his main pulmonary artery which cuts off oxygena and blood supply then he passes out. He elected to not take chemo…
Port incision with dermabond
I received my port about 10 days ago. I was so proud of myself, I didn't need anything more then a local. I was in and out within 2 hours. Then next day, both incisions (the one where the port was inserted and the one connecting to my vein) started running, itching, and painful. Forutantly, I had an appt with onc dr. the…
support or volunteer resources for small cell lung cancer specifically
my very close friend was diagnosed with sclc on jan 29 2010 and she just passed away feb 9 2010. she was relatively healthy only going in the hospital jan 28 for tests. as you can see by the timeline we are totally blown away and still in shock. i'm wondering if there is a specific support or volunteer group for those…
i feel like im dieing and no one wants to talk about it
I have just been dx with sclc after surviving squamous 3b lc .Now doing chemo again with vp16 and this makes me feel like i'm going to die. I have already done radiation and the new cancer is just below the field. You don't hear of anyone surviving small cell. If your out there I need to hear how long I have. I look…
Alternative Treatments
I am going to the Burzynski Clinic in Houston next week for a consultation on melanoma treatment. I am also considering these 2 alternative clinics 1) James Forsythe, MD called Century Wellness Clinic in Nevada and 2) the clinic of Mark Rosenberg, MD in Delray Beach, FL.Does anyone have experience with these clinics that…
Pneumonectomy ( Lung Removed )
Husband had his Left Lung ( entire lung ) removed last Mon. Feb. 8th.... I would like to hear from ANYONE who has had personal experience with this lung surgery... He is discouraged at how short of breath he is... I remind him that it's only been 5 days, encourage him to walk a little, and do the breathing treatment /…
thank you soccerfreak
I want to thank you for taking the time to answer, you made me cry and you made me hopeful at the same time, that seems to be the way things are these days anyway. I will not give up.

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