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Lung Cancer

Archives for June 2010

side effects not improving
I would like some input on what pain your body keeps after chemo and radiation are done. I have completed radiation a month ago and chemo 3 weeks ago. Most of my side effects are gone. My most bothersome one is a severe pain in my chest on the right side where the radiation was targeted. I have read that it is…
New to small cell lung cancer extensive - please HELP
My Dad was just diagnosed with extensive sclc. Dr. says that is doesn't look good, he has 5cm tumor and it is throughout his lymph nodes in his chest. Trying to get appt with Sloan Kettering. All of the info I find does not have much to say about small cell. Is there hope? I have worked with my Dad for 30+ years. I want to…
Anyone have mets to brain lining or spinal fluid? Muscle enzyme issues?
If you see my other post to staying calm/laura88 and others, you can catch up on where we are. They are doing an MRI today to check brain lining as well as trying to get a spinal tap ordered to test spinal fluid. Doc said mom's tumors have all responded extremely well to chemo/rad, but cannot determine why she is so weak…
Lung Cancer in your 20s
This entire site is new to me. The reason I joined is because I was recently diagnosed with a rare kind of lung cancer. I am 25 and just starting my adult life. Luckily, my prognosis looks great, however, hearing those words "You have lung cancer" is still not easy. I am looking for a coping mechanism to help me process…
CHEST PORT- HELP!
Rafael is scheduled for this thursday to have his chest port. He was fine before but now is harder to find a vein. So we decided to have a chest port. But in this moment he is very weak because he has a lot of pain and having seizures very often. Is a good idea to get the chest port? I mean we saw the doctor last week so…
HE JUST HAD A HALF SEIZURE
I woke up today morning, took a shower and when I was putting my clothes on. Rafael told me: "I think I'm having a seizure again". So I ran in towell to help him lay down in the sofa and then I remembered doctor told me if a seizure happens again. Put a pill of Lorazepan under his tongue and that will help to stop the…
Survey: Genetic Tumor Typing
Just curious, how many folks in this board had their tumors genetically typed before beginning therapy? Thanks in advance for your response.
Bronchoalveolar
I am new to this discussion board although not new to this site. Last year my husband had colon cancer. He had surgery, chemo and radiation. He seems to be doing well in that respect but they have now found a spot on his lung. The doctor does not seem to think it metasticised from the colon because that doesn't happen very…
THE PAIN OF HAVING CANCER & SECOND OPINION- PLEASE HELP!!!
My husband is having a pain in the neck (burning sensation)and doctor told us could be the lymph nodes. He ordered a CT-SCAN I'm scared. This cancer is still there and my husband now is tired and weak. Before he was with more energy, but now he is sleeping a lot. Doctor increased the pain medication and since he started…
Positive news
I just wanted to share some positive news with all of you. I had a ct scan last week and the tumor in my lung is now gone. I also had many tumors in my liver that are either gone or have shrunk significantly. The lymph nodes in my mediastinum have all schrunk as well. I recieved 6 courses of taxol, carboplatin and avastin…
Know about Adenosquamous Carcinoma?
My 77-year-old Father was recently diagnosed with invasive adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung. My Mother just passed from adenocarcinoma of the lung last December, so needless to say it's a shock to the family that we're facing it yet again. My understanding is that adenosquamous is a combination of both adeno and…
Scared Lonely and confused
Feb 2009 my husband was told he had throat cancer, March to May 1 he had Chemo (Cisplatin) and radaition. Seam to do good. Dec they notice nudules but said that every one has them but since he had cancer they would keep a eye on it. Feb 2010 We were told they looked to have grown. but to small to do a biopsy, In May he had…
1.5-cm mass protruding from left AP window
I am a 42-year old male, non-smoker, with no history of respiratory problems. I was recently diagnosed with bronchitis/COPD/asthma which has been causing shortness of breath and bronchospasms (asthma attacks) over the past month. Started as a cold/congestion, evolved to cough, then breathing problems (inflammation).…
back pain
I have secondary lung cancer and have terrible pain in my back and sometime in my kidneys I think. My pain is especially bad at night, I wake up every hour and cannot get comfortable due to the pain. I pop a couple of endones to top up my 10mg oxycontin but it doesn't help. Can anyone suggest what I should ask my doctor…
Staying calm/Laura88 (and others)- SCLC w/brain & bone mets
Hi ladies, I am not here much, but just read where I think both of you have dealt with this. Just wanting to get interaction feedback. My mom was dx 3/1 w/SCLC w/mets to brain and on 3/31, mets to thoratic spine. She had 12 readiation treatments on each (separetly) and this week is her 3rd round of chemo. She became so…
Post melanoma - small lung nodules, thyroid nodules
Hello, I had a mole removed from my back 11 years ago, no lymph nodes removed. I was told to check my lungs yearly, but once I was past 5 years I was considered cured. It scared me terribly, as I had young twins and was a single mother. Through the years, my lung x-rays and mammos have all been clear, and I've felt sort of…
How to know we are near the end.
My Dad has lung cancer. He has been diagnosed three years ago and we are extremely blessed to still have him with us today. However, after this long battle of his and ours, he is slipping.. His looks are changing, he is tired and not eating well. I am confused. His eyes are so tiny. I have been looking through photos that…
Crizotinib (Drug) shows great promise against non-smokers' lung cancer
First let me say this drug is in clinical trial phase now. Article also does not state which specific type(s) of lung cancer this drug is now being used for in trials, such as Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and its subtypes •Squamous cell carcinoma (also called epidermoid carcinoma) •Adenocarcinoma •Bronchioalveolar…
small cell...need help
My wife has done 5weeks of radiation and 2months of chemo which is 3 days a month of cisplatin and vp16...after 2weeks of radiation the ct showed that her 5cm x 5cm tumor had shrunk almost in half and now after the second round of chemo the doc did a ct and said that it looked larger than the very first ct..he said that we…
Navelebine, vinebine
Does anyone have any info on this drug . My mom will be on it . This is a new course of treatment they felt the carbo/gemzar caused platlets to drop to much . We are worried about the neuropathy mostly she is 70 and is nervous about trying it. Any info will be appreciated
Merck Trials
Someone on another site noted this and I thought it was too good not to share - Merck announced the launch of the Oncology Collaborative Cancer Trials Network today. Some of the participants: Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center + more, as well as cancer centers in 8…
Possible Lung Cancer - PLEASE HELP I AM SOOO SCARED!!
It was recently discovered (through a CT Scan) that I have a nodule on the left lower posterior lobe of my lung measuring 1.2 X 1 cm. This was not present when I had a CT Scan 5 months ago. My family D. has referred me to the "fast track lung cancer surgeon" for possible biopsy and surgery. I am soooooo scared. This is why…

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