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Lung Cancer

Archives for July 2010

Feeling Crappy !
Family...as you may know, I have stage3b ns adenocarcin. diagnosed June 1st. I have had 30 or so Radiations and going into my 8th round of...many more chemos. Funny thing is....I felt the worse the last two days than I have so far (I know you all know the symptoms of "feeling crappy" !!) I was starting to think I may…
Sensitive to Smells?
Has anyone noticed that since they have had LC that you are very sensitive to smells, odors ect? I just went to clean my extra bathroom,( which OK I've bee a bad girl and haven't cleaned in awhile) and I sprayed some bathroom cleaner into the sink and I couldn't breathe! I had to walk out of the room until it disipated.…
Steroids in Chemo and Acne
LC family....since I started chemo (carboplatin/taxol) 1x/week, 7 treats so far, more to go...Acne has started on my shoulders and back...pretty bad, however the concurrent radiation is keeping a spot open!! I hear the steroids in the chemo cocktail is probably responsible? Anyone know wbout this? Dave
brain radiation effect on ears/hearing
I know a couple other ppl here are doing brain radiation in addition to their lung treatments. Was your hearing/ears effected? My ears are so darn sore and swollen, the outsides itch and the inside has bumps and sores. I talked to doctor today who is concerned but said this does happen, since the treatment is aimed at my…
Complete Remission?
In April of this year my uncle was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. He had a large tumor in front of his heart, had cancer in the lining of his lungs, in his lymph nodes and a rare cancer in his blood. They said he had Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma. Days after finding out that he had cancer they started him on an aggressive…
constipation/diarrhea/low sodium
mother (76) being treated with chemotherapy for lung cancer. She is frequently constipated. She has been taking laxatives (has tried bran,prunes, fruits/vegetables - nothing works) which gives her diarrhea which leads to her low sodium level. She has been told to drink Gatorade which she dislikes. Is there something she…
small cell remission
My wife finished her fourth round of chemo july 2nd and did 5 weeks of lung radiation..she went monday and had a pet scan and the doc said that her 5 x 5cm tumor was gone and in remission...they did not see any cancer on the pet scan..only one small spot on her lung was hot and the doc said that it was caused from the…
Taxotere with fluid retention lead to pleural effusions?
Dad just had about 3L+ taken out of the pleural space. Most of the fluid came out a honey color but then the other half came out a reddish color. When they inserted the tube to drain they had a tough time & dad was writhing in pain. Could the reddish color be due to possibly hitting something & causing blood to enter the…
Confused - just found out
My best friend who is 36 just got diagnosed with lung cancer and kidney cancer. The only thing that is known right now is that the lung cancer is much more aggressive than the kidney. They dont want to operate on him, they just want to give him chemotherapy to shrink the lung cancer. Is he considered to be in stage 4? and…
carcinoid tumors in lungs
I am a 42 yr old woman and I have had carcinoid tumors in my lungs now almost 4 years. I had surgery to remove the biggest tumor which resulted in taking my left upper lobe of the lung. I have done many searches for these tumors and I still don't understand them. What I would like to know is there anyone else that has this…
alimta thanks
Started my alimta yesterday. Thanks Kelly for the advice. So far so good. Thanks again. Sue
Medical Records for SSA DBL
I have appt with SSA in early August to file for SS disability. A book I got from library and a SSA site suggest contacting my doctors and requesting my records so I have them to take with me to appt. Letter from SSA confirming appt has form to file out giving them permission to get these records. I asked a doctor…
lung cancer
My brother was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with brain mets in late January. Immediately after the diagnois he had 6 radiation treatments for the brain mets. They checked and this had been managed. About 2-3 weeks later, they started chemo once every three weeks. After about 6 treatments and a cat scan and MRI, they…
scared and not sure what to think
Hi all, Im in the hospital right now and am very scared. My husband brought me in with nausea and vomiting that has been going on for almost 2 weeks. I had a scan and it shows that I could have some increased involvement from my liver mets that is causing problems with my stomach. Im having an egd today and will know more…
Cancer Back?!?!
My mom has stage 4 non small cell lung cancer and was dignosed 2 yrs ago. She went radiation/chemo. Anyways, within the first year her Dr put her in remission said the cancer that had spead to the brain and right above the kidney area were gone, said the ones in the lung had shrunk. Well, ok remission for 1 year now with 6…
HELP PLEASE...EFFECTS OF RAD & CHEMO IMPAIR LEG STRENGTH?
Anyone have experience with being too weak to walk? After treatment? Legs not working? Mom is in remission SCLC w/mets to brain and spine....but unable to walk.. Please advise, similar stories needed!!! Thanks so much, Elysia
Too little fluid for thoracentisis,yet collapsing lung??
Dad diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma in October. He had a thoracentesis last month & removed 1.5L of fluid (told he had minimal to moderate amt of fluid). Had 2 transfusions, plus some platelets(were at 17) & some rbc's (hemo-6). Sent home with oxygen. Was doing Cispl./Alimta, then Carbo./Gemcitibine & now Taxotere.…
Selfish? Angry?
I have had a miserable weekend, and I made myself that way. SELFISH: Mom was only home from inpatient PT for about an hour or so Saturday, and that was after me calling my stepdad to see if he was going to pick her up! (otherwise I would). Sunday she did not come home at all.....my brother said she wanted to rest. He tells…
Been awhile
Hi everyone, I havent been here for a long time and had a hard time finding it. I went to ACS web site and found nothing. Im not sure how I finally found my way(lol). I am coming up on 5 years since my diagnosis and I pray I am still cancer free. I just wanted all of you new to this cancer business that there are…
More Surgery
My husband who battled colon cancer last year was just diagnosed with lung cancer. It is a new primary cancer not metasticised from colon. He will be having a complete right upper lobectomy in about 2 weeks. Has anyone had this and what can we expect as far as the surgery, recovery and treatment after. Thank you for taking…
Father in Law has lung Cancer spread to Brain...Need info
My father in law has lung cancer.He took chemo and it didn't help. It took over his lungs. Now it has spread to his brain. He is in the hospital taking radiation everyday and on oxygen. Dr's don't say much except we have to wait and see if radiation helps and he may have to go on life support for his lungs. Does anyone…
alimta
I am new and just finished with my chemo treatment. the cancer has shrunk but he is puting me on alimta.How is this medicine? I have stage 3b in my bronchial tube.
need help, need hope
My mother-in-law is battling stage IV lung cancer (2 mets, one in each lung). Had her first round of Yaxol carboplatin and Avastin on July 13. She's had a lot of bone/muscle pain and weakness. Already has some neuropathy--diabetes may be magnifying that. She also says that if anyone raises their voice to her or even looks…
Mothers with cancer who have kids under 20
I am 45 and have a 5 year old, 16 year old and 20 year old. I just got diagnosed with IIIa adenocarcinoma lung cancer. My five year old barely gets it, my 16 year and my 20 year old is trying to be supportive. I feel terrible about leaving them all. Any one in same boat?
Long Term Disability dealings
Any body out there have experience with LTD provided by your employer?, example; Met Life, etc...If approved, How often due they require doctors updates, any payment issues, any other hassles? If employer stops or terminates plan....am I screwed? Again, I have nsclc, with central lymph involvement, 5 or so, and tennis ball…
pneumonectomy-and what to expect afterwards?!
My father is 63 and on May 25th had a full pneumonectomy. We were told about some possible side effects that they would be watching out for. Pneumonia and any infections. Well he did real well when he was in and was discharged six days later. About a week later he was back in the er, because he was really sick, vomiting…
Everything taste BLAH...or like a rusty tin can.....
My dad has stage IV Lung Cancer, has had several radiation treatments, they have stopped and he will be starting chemo in 1 1/2 weeks. But, since this all started...about 4 weeks ago, everything he tries to eat has either no flavor, taste bitter, "like a rusty can" etc... so he has pretty much given up on eating "real"…
Pain Meds
Hello Knowledgable Famly out there! I hear alot about pain meds and LC. I have nsclc, stage 3b and central nodes, now a tennis ball size tumor in upper right lung (was fist size, down 30%!!) I have 20 rads left and about 22 chemos left....am I missing something? SHould I have more pain?..My hair is about 50% thinned out,…
My Mom has lung Cancer and Cervical Cancer
Hi My name is Tina. My mother was recently diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer. She has surgery this past tuesday to have a hysterectomy. Her PET Scan prior to the surgery also showed many nodules on her lungs at the time. Her pathology tests from the surgery showed that it was actually cervical cancer. She has had a few…
soccerfreaks where are you?
Just wondering whats up with soccerfreaks, miss his great sense of humor and helpful info. Hope every thing is well. soccerfreaks, stayingcalm, medi, cobra & nodawgs (what a guy) and many others are what makes this site so great to all of us fighting this beast. Spent many nights reading their blogs. Best of health to…

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