Please remember that these discussion boards are a public forum, which means open to the public (i.e. non-CSN members) and the content can be found via internet search engines. Members are strongly advised not to share personal identifiers such as real names, email address, telephone number, street address, etc. This information can be used to identify you and link you to the content you provide. Other areas of CSN are restricted to members only and cannot be found by search engines.

Lung Cancer

Archives for February 2010

Aneurism after Surgery
Eight (8) months ago I had surgery to remove the upper lobe of my right lung. All the scans made after the surgery up to January 18, 2010 shows that I am free of all cancer in my system, The one in August 2009 OCTREOSCAN, read: IMPRESSION: UNREMARKABLE WHOLE BODY OCTREOTIDE STUDY SPECT. However, my last scan of January 18,…
chemo port discomfort?
Hate to sound like a baby, but I am so uncomfortable with this thing. Granted, it was just installed yesterday, but Kevin & I were up all night as I couldn't get comfortable--went from bed to couch all night. The actual port thing incision is okay, it's the slit incision in the neck above it. I started coughing and hurts…
treatment for stage 4 lung cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer about 1&1/2 months ago, spread to spine (not the bones), liver and lymph nodes. I was told surgery and radiation are not an option. The only thing they can do is chemo and it won't cure it perhaps shrink the tumors. Has anyone else had anything else besides chemo? I'm not ready to…
Chemo port installed
Well, got it done this morning. Was so freaking over this, I broke out in hives. They gave me extra sedative with the Versed and worked great. Thanks to everyone who gave me reassurance about this.
why when it rains it pours.
Okay I am headed home where I dont get internet. so i will b back on later. my car is broken down, 4 water pipes busted under my house, my bills are outrages. im not sure what i am going to do. to sick to work. ANY suggrstions. luv uall...
how long does it take to go from stage 1 to stage 2 nscl
I was just wondering how long it takes for tumors to grow when mine was found dr. said I had it a long time what is considered a long time in cancer growth?
annie60
my lymph nodes are clear, pet scan all ok, no chemo neededIt is andecarcinoma (spelling)
I have 1b nsclc ca of lung size 1.8cm i am scared. had ull removed 12/11/2009 no chemo needed
I have 1b nsclc ca of lung size 1.8cm i am scared. had ull removed 12/11/2009
Stage IV Squamous Cell
Hi everyone, Just joined site today I was diagnosed in January with Stage IV Squamous cell with tumor in lower right lobe, liver and hip. Starting Chemo and radiation on Tuesday Feb 9. Would like to hear from survivors, let me know there is hope the doctors never sound so hopeful. ut I know my life is not in thier timing…
Super Scared... please help.
My dad (age 60) was diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer on Dec 8th 2009. The tumor is in his left lung and also in his lymph nodes in his chest. The tumor is also pushing on his vocal cords and his voice disappered almost instantly. Anyways, he has been undergoing radiation for 5mins a day/ 5 days a week for approx 3…
Getting to Previous Posts
I'm dense as far as navigating computers.....can someone tell me how to go to previous posts after I reach the bottom of the page?? Thanks.
Dad diagnosed with SCLC
It's been a week from hell. My dad is 74 years old. After chasing our tail for a month, we finally started getting some answers one week ago. My father's ultrasound revealed cysts on his liver. We were waiting on a cat scan when my father suffered from what I now know was a seizure, I thought maybe it was a stroke. We went…
My father was diagnosed...
This week, my father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which spread to his vertabrae, hips and to some of his adrenal glands. He will be doing radiation soon, and afterwards chemo. We are all devastated, but we are trying to be strong for my father. We are purely terrified. Prayers, hope and positive thoughts is all…
Blocked
I am posting for my last time. I do not know how many physicians may visit these forums. I had hoped to provide some information where I could. Some postings were about different surgical techniques available for biopsy; others, spoke to the topic of clinical staging, etc.... I never gave my name or practice name or…
CLEAN CT SCAN??? BUT...
Hi! Long time. I had my scan last January 18, but I did not read it My Onc. called me and told me that everything was great with no signs of cancer....7 months since my Surgery. However......Two days ago I went to ask for a copy of the Scan for my Thoracic Dr. and what I read scared the heck out of me. The report reads in…
Timeframes for treatment
Let me start by saying this board is wonderful and a great resource and place for some hope. My father went to ER 3 weeks ago with chest pains, and was found to have a "large mass" on his right lung. Biopsy #1---done poorly and biopsy #2 done 2 days later. Results caused referral to oncologist...who referred also to…
Port for Chemo
As mentioned, I was recently diagnosed with SCLC. I did first chemo yesterday. I was told I should have a port installed due to condition of my veins. They had to try it 3 times yesterday to get treatment started. I'm terrified of having a port. I don't know why; think it's the idea of having it surgically implanted and…
How was your mets found????
I keep reading about people having mets treated (i.e. brain liver bone) How are these found? do you get routine mri or pet scan or are there symptoms first?
No Insurance as of Tommorow?!?!
My mom received a letter as of tommorow she will no longer be covered unless she pays a high premium she can't afford. She is in remission at this time but, she has meds I cant afford and her testing every three months. Does anyone know what I can do to help get get meds covered? Thanks Ash

Lung Cancer

Discussion List