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 August 2010

Indeterminate lung nodule
Hi everyone. I had a CT scan last week for another issue and it revealed a 1.9 cm indeterminate nodule. I'm having a needle biopsy tommorrow. Dr said the is a 40 percent chance for malignancy. Does anyone know about these? 57 years old smoker
Anniversary
It was seven years ago today that I saw the cancer team at Prebysterian Medical Center University Of Penna. and diagnosed with small cell lung cancer I would begin my first round of chemo and radiation on Sept 22nd, I am still here today to celebrate.
Got my SSD approval letter
Due to my SCLC, my doctor deemed me unable to return to work (I have not physically worked since March 2010, but have stayed on payroll utilizing my accumulated sick & vacation days). This is due to end shortly. Had my SSA appt 8/10. Haven't heard a word until I checked my checking acct this week and found a deposit from…
Happy 61st Birthday to my Love!
In this journey that everyone is on, in one way or another, so many days may be filled with worry, pain, discomfort,sadness, it is a wonderful thing when we can share a blessed day. A day when all goes well, a day that the cancer is not the first thing on our minds, a day when smiles and laughter abound! One such day has…
Headaches
Family..anyone experience constant headaches from awake time to sleep time? On a scale from 10 being a severe migraine, I would say I have a number 2 all the time. I am complete now by two weeks with chest and back rads, 35 of them, and I have had 12 chemos of carbo and taxol, and have another 10 or so to go, 1x/week. It…
Spent afternoon/evening in hospital
This damn dizziness. Had to call boyfriend home from work to take me to hospital. Dizziness is worse. They did blood tests and 2 heart tests. Gave me Antivert for vertigo. All heart tests are good, my pulse just jacks up and down erratically, which causes the dizziness, fading vision and pounding in ears. 3 doctors and…
Lung cancer complications from AVASTIN
My husband was diagnosed in January with Lung cancer. It had spread & he had lesions in his brain as well as his spine. He had 10 radiation treatments on his spine & brain and the lesions were greatly diminished. Then he started chemo and had one treatment of 3 kinds, one of which was AVASTIN. Before his next treatment, he…
3 Month Scanxiety
Well here i go again 3 month ct scan Sept 3rd and the Dr on the 8th - the worry begins again. nsclc 3b - last chemo Aug 19th and last rads Aug 27th 2008. I have had ct scans - pet scans are x-ray evey 3 months since and scared luck is going to run out. Take Lorazepam 0.5mg for the anxiety it helps some. I know we all go…
Finished Rads, work is questionable
Well family....I finished rads last week, about 35. Throat burn never got as bad as they said it would, although it sure was there. The exterior burns to my chest and back were was the worse part of it, but healing now. However...when I swallow, the first couple swallos sends a sharp pain up my neck to the base of my skull…
Help for esophagus burn?
OK folks I can use some help from those of you who've been through this. I'm on week 3 of radiation and the predicted sore throat is upon me. Hurts to swallow, my voice is raspy, etc. My question is what have those of you who've gone through this used that works to ease the discomfort? Thanks for the help ! Sue
Disappointed but never without hope!
Well, we finally heard back from Rush University. We had inquired on a study they were conducting on protecting the "hippocampus" and "limbic" areas of the brain while administering PCI. Turns out they are currently not studying this at this time. :( Probably a financial issue, funding? What's new? One day, soon, my love…
Extreme dizziness after treatments?
Finished chemo Jan - May, lung radiation (for SCLC) Jan - March and then precautionary brain rad July - Aug 9th. Experienced lightheadedness when doing chemo, usually when blood counts were low and needed transfusions. Continued to happen after that-mostly when I stood up or leaned down and back up (learned to take it…
intimacy during treatment?
My husband was diagnosed with lung cancer this last May. He had 7 wks chemo and radiation. After PET scan we learned tumor is still there, (decreased by 30%) They found it has jumped to the 2nd vertebrae in lumbar. So more radiation scheduled along with several meds. Prognosis is median 6 mos. Is it safe for us to have…
stage IV adenocarcinoma of the lungs with bone mets
My husband was diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma of the lungs with abone mets in March of 2010. He also found out he has diabetes 2 a month before this. He does not like talking about his condition. His left hip gave way and he had to have surgery in April of this year. He is anemic and also has a heart arthymia which…
RAFAEL PASSED AWAY
My husband passed away July 31. It was so fast. He never lost hope.............I missed him every second............. But he is not suffering anymore. Our oncologist told us there is not reason to continue chemo. It is not working and 2 weeks later. He passed away. I thought we had more time to enjoy. I took days off in my…
need info/opinions on Avastin please
my dad has NSCLC Adenocarcinoma w/mets to brain. largest tumor removed from brain, other three inoperable. also lesion on lung inoperable...very close to heart they say. his onco wants him to take Avastin...he had 13 rounds of radiation to he brain and took 160 mg of Temodar during. he is supposed to take 300 mg of temodar…
3 weeks remission, now 3 days on hospice....
My mom, my best friend/mentor/hero.... WOW...what a rollercoater, yes the timeline above is correct! Small cell w/mets to brain March 1st, met to spine March 31st, rad to both locations then chemo. Remission declared 7/12, released to inpatient Pt towork on stength due to being too weak to walk (test upon tests ran, no…
Where is everyone from
I noticed some of the discussion boards talk about where everyone lives. I thought i would try it here. I live in Lancaster Co, PA I do have lung cancer. Take care every one. Cindy
New Good Results
I posted here back in May when my husband began going through all of this craziness called lung cancer. Reading all your posts has helped tremendously. He has just finished 3 cycles of cisplatin and gemzar-or his 1st round. I never get the lingo quite right. 6 doeses altogether. Had CT scan last week and the results are…
For what its worth I read the impression that the radiologist wrote about my CAT scan...
and he says that I have a neoplasm(tumor)in my lower left lobe in the ligula area. It is 1.4 centimeters (I figure about the size of a small marble). There seems to be no other neoplasms showing up at all and only a few calcifications that did not light up. The ligula as I read about it is a small tongue like piece of lung…
For all intents and purposes...Opinions wanted on decisions to be made: Update
Just diagnosed with growth in lower left lobe...dx with crc in 08 and nothing since...CEA elevated and PET showed lower left lobe growth. He thinks primary not mets nothing else just the one growth. If this is a solitary growth should I have it biopsied first to assure what it is or just opt for removal period...I am…
3b survivors out there
Just wanted to know how many are 3b and for how long thanks. Sue
Malignant Melanoma in Lung
My brother was just diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma in his lung. The only other things I know are that they found the source of the cancer (it was on top of his head) and that there are little spots on his brain. From my understanding, he will have radiation therapy to hopefully remove the spotting on his brain, but the…
Remission was short, but not too sweet...
Brain scan confirmed new active cancer, they say they cannot treat since she has already had WBR. PET also now shows lymph node invlovement in chest. We will be bringing her home under hospice care on Tuesday...we are devistated... Elysia
Cant inhale/expand lung fully
Family...my last radiation of about qty. 30 to my middle chest and right back are complete after this Monday. Still in chemo. Yesterday I asked my radonc why just recent i get a sharp pain in right lung (main tumor location) radiation area to where I can not inhale fully. She was worried for a few seconds thinking blood…
Lost the will to live? Or treatment side effect?
My mother just completed 6 weeks of chemo plus another 33 radiation treatments. She took Tarceva in conjunction with radiation. She's 68, Stage 3A, lost about 17 lbs before treatment (115 -> 98 lbs). She finished on July 30. She did really well until the last week. On Aug 1, the day after she finished, we had to take her…
Alternatives when Avastin stops working
My wife has just finished chemotherapy and has started maintenance phase with Avastin only. Literature indicates that Avastin stops being helpful after a matter of months, as low as 2 months to an average of 8 months or so. I would very much appreciate hearing from patients who have had Avastin therapy and are now on…
Recommendations for Good books for the recently diagnosed?
My friend found out about two weeks ago about his cancer in lungs and kidney. He is completely indifferent and barely even cares to ask his doctors any questions. He has a history of depression and suicide. I thought if I got him some books to help him understand what is happening and put him in a mindset of surviving, He…
Radiation side effects
My father has recently started radiation for his lung cancer. I know everyone is different but what were your side effects? How long after treatment did you start feeling back to normal? Thanks so much!
Few questions
Had CRC and now through an elevated CEA had a PET done and it shows a growth in lower left lung. Onc doesn't think it is metastisis from CRC but a primary...He is ordering CAT scan for later this week. Doesn't PET scan show miniscule cells and CAT shows more mass and less miniscule ? I have been through CRC surgery, post…

Lung Cancer

Discussion List