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Lung Cancer

Archives for March 2010

gene mutations (and rad w/chemo)
After 3rd chemo treatment, PET showed spread in the paraspinal area & as well as other masses increasing in size/uptake. Onc decided to send dad to Rad. Onc. & he had his 2nd of 10 radiation treatments this morning. Dad is also seeing Onc tomorrow & he thinks that she will be changing his chemo & start it tomorrow. He was…
? for all wise woman & men.....
So, 7 weeks post surgery, and I am coming up with more doubts and questions than I had right after. Looking through the boards here and faintly googling the cancer with trepidition, I am finding things that contradict what the oncologist told me. He said we would probably have a short relationship, just scans 2 times a…
Mom has Fever - Could it be Related to Cancer/Radiation
Hi everyone, I realize that I am reaching here as my question could have many answers, but I'm hoping someone might be able to offer an opinion. Mom's brief history is the following: NSC 3A tumor, lower left lung with a few lymph nodes. Surgery to remover lower left lobe 9/14/10 4 Chemo sessions over 12 weeks (IV - no…
Radiation and Chemo at the same time
I would like to hear from someone doing rads and chemo at the same time. I am doing both and am very tired and nauseus. I have a hard time eating as food tastes pretty awful and i seem to get more nauseus. Also I have a hard time drinking so much water. Is there other drinks that can take the place of all the water you…
Gaining weight?
I am new to this board and I take care of my step-father-in-law who has stage 3b lung cancer. My concern is he is gaining 5 or 6 pounds a week. He really does not eat much so I sometimes wonder if it is fluid in his stomach. He sleeps all the time and gets very upset because he cannot do things around the house he feels…
Ok to live alone during treatment?
Hey everyone I'm new here. I'm 28 years old, my name is Thomas. My doctor found a large mass in my lungs about a month ago during pneumonia, which i have been having alot of over the past 2 years and a pesky cough i can not get rid of as well as pain in my chest. I am actually going to Dr tomorrow to do more tests to see…
Cancer Free and Still Scared
How and when did you learn about your cancer? I was diagnosed with NSCLC in Jan 2009, after being told for 3 yrs that it was scar tissue on my left lung. The CT Scan showed a change, followed by a PET scan that confirmed cancer. What types of treatment(s) have occurred? I had an upper lobectomy on my left lung in January…
New Treatment See Article
The following web site has an article from WCVB Boston about a new lung cancer treatment http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/22918256/detail.html. This sounds very promising. A DNA test is needed to analyze patient tumors. Someone else posted this on another site but I thought I would post it here for anyone who might…
Can anyone recoment personal experience w/surgeon in NYC?
My husband was just diagnosed. Pulmonologist is sure cancer diag from cat scan. Pet scan done, no spreading, bronchoscy done yesterday, bioposy results to follow. Will have all #'s back soon. Dr. says definately will operate. Lower right lung 2.5cm lower lobe. Told Dr. Bain at Sloan is best in city, then Dr. Crawford @…
horrible PET scan
My dad was diagnosed w/stage iv nsclc in November. After his third chemo treatment his cancer marker went down about 50 points. He & I went yesterday for his 4th treatment , at which time he was to get the results of Monday's PET scan. We were horrified to hear that some of the tumors got larger but he now has a mass next…
My wife's Lung Cancer
I researched complimentary medicine for my wifes Stage IV adenocarcinoma of the lung. We had outlived her prognosis and were doing natural medicine as I saw what traditional medicine did to my Mother, who died of cancer. Still the beast was relentless and although it did not spread through the venous system, it did spread…
when can or can't radiation be used
Hi All My dad, who was diagnosed in November with stageIV nsclc, has been handling his first 3 chemo treatments very well. He has the 4th tomorrow. His cancer marker (CEA?) was a 229 in the beginning & is now 185.His last PET, after 1 treatment showed some tumors have shrunk while others have not. He just had another PET…
Spiriva and Lung Cancer
I had my lung removed 1 year ago and after the surgery I was put on Spiriva handihaler. I am wanting to wean myself off of it and my Dr said it was okay to do so. I'm not crazy about my Dr and I seem to be calling all the shots with her. Has anyone else weaned off of it and if so were there any side effects or anything to…
Does pet scan too soon after radiation cause false positive results?
My husband was recently diagnosed with stage 3A large cell carcinoma. He is in his 4th week of radiation 5 days a week. Next Monday he starts his 2nd chemo round which will end 4/5. We are told that two weeks from his chemo treatment (approximately 4/19) he should have a new pet scan to see how the chemo and rad has…
antibiotics and chemo
I am one week away from my last round of carbaplatin and etoposide. I developed a skin infection and was put on both bactrim and keflex last week. My research indicates that these can cause drops in blood values such ans neutropenia and anemia. What, if anything can I do to make sure my counts are high enough that I won't…
Husband has stage 3A lung cancer; should he have surgery?
My husband who is 57 years old was recently diagnosed with stage 3A lung cancer (large cell carcinoma). He just finished his first round of chemo and next round starts 3/29. Also just finished 3 weeks of radiation 5 times a week and has 3 more weeks to go. Originally the medical and raditation oncologist recommeded surgery…
Lung Cancer has returned.
My father aged 60 now had his left lung removed back in January 2008. All has been good since then. Obviously the lead up to the operation was not very pleasant. Initially we were told that no operation would be offered as it had spread to his lymph glands but miracles did happen for us and after just 4 chemo sessions the…
My husband was recently DX with Lung CA with bone Mets...
Hello I am a 58 yr old woman living in NJ....about 2 weeks ago my husband of 32 yrs was dx'ed with Lung CA with bone mets. I am a nurse by profession and thought that I could handle what the future held...sadly I have found out that I cannot. The changes in him have been profound....pain management has been horrible for…
Fine tremors related to chemo?
I am one week past round 3 of carboplatin and etoposide for SCLC stage1. I am currently on 2 different antibiotics for a recurrent cellulitis and phlebitis. This is day 3 of the antibiotics and I have now suddenly developed a fine tremor of my whole body. Has anyone else experienced such a reaction to Chemo?
location of tumor into the chest wall R upper lobe
Hi everybody,My wife is going through another round of chemo and radiation,as we said in a earlier post her surgery was unsuccessful because of the location of the tumor.The surgeon said the tumor was to close to a major blood vessel(Superior Vena Cava )to be removed.We are really just wondering if anyone else has had a…
Bronchitis after lobectomy
Hello all, I had the Upper Right Lobectomy in Sept 2009. Since then I've had bronchitis twice. I've had bronchitis in the past but it only happened once every few years. For those of you who have had a lobectomy, do you find you are more susceptible to bronchitis? Another question--do you have a harder time now with cold…
After hair loss head is red and sore
Now that most of my hair is gone,my head is sore & itchy. It gets especially sore when I wear my wig for hours. any ideas how to relieve this discomfort.
Radiation in the same spot
Hi has anyone else had radiation in the same spot,3 months later my wife is going for another round of 8 radiation treatments and 2 chemo`s this week, were told before they could not radiate in the same spot.Thanks Cobra God Bless Don&Kathy
can any one help me with tips on how to get some energy after radiation treatments
i just got done with my radiation treatment and i want to know if anyone can give me some pointers on what to take or do to get some energy . i cant hardly eat . and im always tired .
Caregiver info
My mom just found out that she has a large mass on her right lung. My mom does not drive and lives 1 hour from the doctors, I have decided to take a FMLA from work to take care of her. Does anyone have any info on people that take care of others that get paid. I remember when my mother in law was sick and a friend was paid…
Lung Cancer Chemo with Erbitux + Taxol
My father is stage 4 lung cancer patient. He had few chemos which didnt work. Then he was put on gefitinib tablets. He was fine these many days (14 months). Suddenly he started falling ill again. Doctor said gefitinib is not working and there is only very few options which might work for him. He has just started chemo with…
Am I on the stage of lung cancer ? help!
It's a long story but please read through .. Have been coughing for more than a month now , most of time dry cough , sometimes I have white sputums but sputum don't always come the coughing The first dr said I was allergy , which makes me more miserable since the coughing got worse after I used his medicine for allergy . I…
Dry Cough
I have gone thru 4 chemo's and 15 radiation treatments . I am now on a break for about a week, then i will start my 3rd session. My question is I still have a dry cough. Does anyone else have this problem. Should I try to keep from coughing or should i cough when i have to. The doc says i am coughing because of the tumor…
Hair loss after chemo and radiation
Hi has any one else had hair loss two or three months after chemo& Radiation.Thanks for all the support Don & Kathy we go for more chemo and radiation on the 16th
Cancer after transplant
Has anyone had experience with cancer following an organ transplant? My Dad is 72. Diagnosed years ago, in his 40s I think it was, with a kidney disease he said they called some kind of nephritis. Controlled for a long time with low potassium diet. During that time he also developed type 2 diabetes. Eventually had to do…

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