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Lung Cancer

Archives for May 2010

Recently diagnosed NSCLC Stage IV
Hi, I've been lurking a few weeks but it's time to introduce myself. A very bad, 2-week headache turned out to be a brain lesion instead of the sinus infection it was supposed to be. It's been almost 3 weeks since diagnosis of NSCLC stage IV and I'm to start chemo in two days. I think it's still sinking in; still haven't…
Alimta
Hi all! What do you guys know about alimta? I may be starting this as a maintenance along with Avastin.
new cancer patient
Just informed on friday that I have lung cancer and the next step would be PET scan. I was told by the thoracic surgeone that it was in the mediastinal at the AP window but he calls it lung cancer. I also have a nodule on the right lung. Thoracic surgeon said they generally don't do surgery on a high risk person like me…
Horrific Cough
My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC. His coughing episodes are becoming horrific. Nothing seems to suppress them. Anyone found something that helps. Thanks G
Treatment Options for K-RAS mutation NSCLC
If anybody has recently gone through any successful targeted treatment for KRAS mutation, kindly share with us. My wife, 68, was recently diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer with K-RAS mutation. She is currently halfway through her first round of "standard" chemo. Thank you very much
Dazed & Confused
So I have just recently joined this lung cancer club. I am the husband of cb girl. Was first given the results of my cat scan on April 1st and got the results of my bronchoscopy on my 55th birthday. Had brain MRI and it was clear. Had pet scan which seemed to indicate the cancer was confined to my lungs -- but…
Nervous for my dad
I'm very nervous for my dad. He had quadruple bypass surgery in Jan. 09 and just recently learned he may have lung cancer. He went to see a pulmonolist yesterday (about a biopsy) and the doctor told him he wants to wait 4 weeks to see if things improve. His thought is it may just be an infection. His main reasons for…
Husband starting chemo, maybe
My husband may be starting chemo next week- cisplatin and gemcitobin in a 3 wk cycle. 2 days of chemo every 3 wks. He has Stage 3B there are tumors in both the left and right. surgery was canceled after a biopsy of a lymph node tested positive. Had appt. with dr. yesterday but he talked all in circle about how difficult…
Mesothelioma
My healthy 57 year old husband is now dying from Mesothelioma. In just three short months he has gone from being healthy and working to being bedridden and wasting away. This is such a horrible disease that should be. It is so rapid. It's all man made and in everything. Today it is still not banned in the US, it just has…
learning sclc
Hi my name is Joy and I was diagnosed with this in Oct. 2009 and I became a member of this network in Oct. 2009. I log in once every week and I lose people and subjects. I am still learning my way around this site. I have found a friend list but am just learning it. I know that someone named Crick had added me to his list…
surgery for my dad
My dad had a part of the right uppper lobe removed last Tuesday, the 18th and today he says that he feels like he is not getting better...He is not moving around like I think he should and he says he is shorter of breath than he was two days ago. A week out of surgery, how much does he need to be walking? 5 minutes? 10…
Tarceva experiience
Two mweeks experience and what can I expect
I start chemo in three weeks...
I met my oncologist yesterday exactly on week after my surgery for NSCLC. He informed me my 5cm tumor was actually 7cm and that of the 11 nodes they tested only three were involved. Although the surgeon was successful in removing the entire tumor along with my lower left lung lobe via VATS. I was taken from stage 1b to 3a…
cancer diagnosis
I'm new here.i was just diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in my right lung. mets to two lymph nodes and 3 small spots on my brain <1cm. I am 42 years old and active and healthy otherwise. I will be starting radiation on my brain this week. with chemo to follow. I have a great support system in my family and great doctors. I…
Seems like mom is giving up...
Hey all, I do not post much...little background Mom was Dx 3/1 with SCLC w/mets to brain. 5cm tumor on upper right lobe, 20'ish scattered in brain. Did 12 rounds of WBR. Week break, had one chemo, when she went to the second one, she complained of weakness in her legs....did scan and found it had moved to thoratic spine,…
Does lung cancer spread to colon?
I'm asking this for 2 of my best friends. Their mom has lung cancer, chemo, surgery 3 weeks ago, developed MRSA and gas from surgery wasn't abating. Doctor put her in a coma (still) and did a colonoscopy a few weeks later to relieve the gas. A leision/ ulcer was discovered but not dealt with due to the circumstances. My…
Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Hello, This my first time coming here. I just want to ask if anyone here is a Stage4 Lung cancer survivor and what was your treatment. I ask this because my husband has just 2 days ago been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung cancer that has spread to his liver. He will begin his chemo on Monday, but we are also going to try to…
Home from the hospital!
Had my surgery to remove my NSCLC tumor on Monday and was home on Thursday. Had VATS with removal of my lower left lobe and several lymph nodes. My doctor called yesterday to say they did find evidence in all nodes that were removed, and I meet with my oncologist on Monday to see where we go from here. Oddly I am still…
Another person fighting SCLC....
Hello everyone, My father was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer about 11 months ago. I have never had to deal with anyone in my family having cancer before, especially lung cancer. I am very nervous and have no idea what to expect in the near and distant future. What do all different stages of lung cancer mean? How…
39yrs old male. with a family. non smoker. just diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC.
39yrs old male. with a family. non smoker. just diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC. My PET came back and my whole left lung lit up. As did the lymph nodes around the lung. A left posterior rib. My Iliac Crest bone. T2 in my spine. A month ago, I thought I might have had allergies or pneumonia. Today, I fear I may not see the…
Soreness to esophegus after radiation.
I finished radiation treatments about 5 weeks ago. I am still having a lot of trouble swallowing, liquids imparticular. I have to be careful when drinking not to asperate. I also am having trouble eating. If it doesn't hurt going down it burns like you know what when it hits bottom. My doctor keeps telling me that this…
Father diagnosed with SCLC
Hello, my name is Jen. My dad who is 69 went to the ER because his face was swollen. He thought he was having a reaction to something. They did a chest xray and found a mass on his right lung. The ER doctor told him it was probably cancer. They thought they saw something on his kidney so they ordered a CT. On May 14th he…
Curious
Hi, I wonder if it is really necessary for a doctor to make the decision on how long a cancer patient is going to live. I was told I had 70% chance of recovery and had about 12 months to live. I would like to know why doctors think they are God. As far as I am concerned only God knows when he will take me. Any comments??
4 Year Battle - Colon Cancer that metastisized to liver and lungs.
My wife, 51 years of age. She has been through many surgeries, colon, liver, lung and extensive chemo therapy. We've been told there are no more alternatives except potential clinical trials. If we are not battling the disease then we feel completely helpless... I located this site so I could speak to others who may have…
Pleural Mesothelioma
My husband has recently been diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Initially we were told he has an intestine and stomach cancer and that it was too late for any kind of treatment. We decided to go for a second opinion overseas in Italy. There he was diagnosed with this cruel lung cancer which occcurs due to…
Recovery period
My husband had his left lung (pneumoectomy) removed on 20th April 10 and at the same time had a tumor removed from his pulmonary artery ( which was then restructed) . Can anyone give me a rough idea of how long the recovery period is ? Right now my husband is suffering severe tiredness,weakness, slight depression,…
Met with surgeon yesterday - Surgery on Monday!
My husband and I met with my surgeon yesterday and after looking over everything carefully he determined that he can remove my 5cm mass which is very near my aorta. He will be removing the lower lobe of my left lung and taking a few nearby lymph nodes for testing. PET shows clear except for tumor but he feels testing the…
Trouble with breathing
I just wanted some suggestions, my grandmother was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in April 2004. She was 68. The doctor said it was too close to her heart to operate, said she may not come out of the surgery alive. So they opted for Chemo/Radiation....after treatment she was seen regularly to check her lungs and at the 5 year…
Cancer 2nd Time Around
Today should have been a 1yr celebration for husband being cancer free but it quickly turned sour when we learned the results of his CT Scan showed some nodules in my husbands lungs. Previously he had cancer of the Partotid gland and after a year and a half of surgery, chemo and radiation we finally thought we were going…
Radiation Killed my Dad's good lung.
My father had half of his left lung removed. Then, had to follow up with chemo and radiation. 6 months later, he is in Huntsville Hospital, with pneumonia, his right lung is not functioning(due to radiation). So, he is functioning on half of his bad lung only with loads of complications. The good lung is destroyed....…

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