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New lung cancer patient/introduction
Hi all, My name is Scott and I've just been diagnosed with lung cancer. I have one large tumor center chest, just above the heart and in between the lung. A smaller tumor is in the right chest. I am a 55 yr old male who smoked for over 35 years. I have wonderful doctors who communicate about me with each other and actually…
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swollen ankles/feet and fatigue
My wife was diagnosed w/non smoker sclc in August 09 with mets to brain and center of chest.Treatment has consisted of 15 WBR treatments, then 12 cycles of carbo & Alimpta. Tests/scans up to the 11th chemo showed a decrease in the brain lesions as well as the large mass in right lobe, however scans after the 12th once gain…
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Two steps forward, three steps back...
Well, after 6 sessions of cisplatin/etoposide, my hubby's lung mass and liver lesions had been reduced about 75%, according to his doctor, a very good response. So good that they encouraged him to have the WBR to further help his survival. So 3 weeks after the radiation we have received the results of the CT scan. The mass…
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waiting
i have non smll cell lung cancer. start chemo and rad. in two weeks. chemo is three mondays in a row. the radiation is twice a day for two weeks. is this odd?
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Coming Back
well the last month and half have been hard, the Hospice people thought I was at my end. Margi and I kinda did too. but I am on the mend again, overriding another prognosis they had. I battled pneumonia (aspirating) Thrush severe, UTI, and enlarge proostrate. But i am ready to help anyone who wants my help. The Docs had my…
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Just diagnosed with lung cancer
I am 58 years old, and smoked off and on for 40 years. I was diagnosed with lung cancer on Monday. I go for my PET scan today and meet with 2 oncologist. The doctor that took the biopsy said that I was T3b. I'm hoping for better news after my PET scan. Please everyone wish me luck, and I hope that GOD has mercy on my soul.
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My Mom - SCLC - ext - New CT Scan shows that cancer has spread
So after the chest x-ray showed a partially collapsed right lung because of fluid build-up, they did a CT Scan to check the size of the tumors. (Our oncologist was worried that the cancer was back.) We got the CT Scan results from the doctor on call saying that the tumor had grown throughout her right lung and the one on…
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Pleural Effusion - Mom in hospital - SCLC exten.
So today my Mom had severe shortness of breath so my sister took her to the ER.. They did another x-ray which confirmed that she had pleural effusion to the right lung with a partial lung collapse. They're admitting her tonight. Tomorrow I think they will look to drain the fluid.. Friday, they thought she had pneumonia and…
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For those of us with emphysema, some interesting news
Researchers were surprised to discover that lung muscles have taste receptors, and that when tested on human and mouse lungs "..bitter compounds relaxed and opened airways better than any existing asthma drug." Article here at Scientific American Something to keep an eye on - anything new to help us breathe better is…
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any one stage 4 adenocarcinoma also on immune suppressant drugs
I must continue immune suppressant and keep my immune system very low as to not reject my new organ. Therefore I cannot do ANYTHING to get healthier. Any body else out there is same siruatuation?
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NON=HODKGINS LYMPHOMA AND NOW SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER (CARCINOMA)
I HAD HALF OF MY LEFT LUNG REMOVED SEPT. 15 2010 FOR SMALL CELL CARCINOMA. NOW THEY TELL ME I HAVE TO DO PREVENTIVE CHEMO STARTING THIS WEEK. I REALLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT ALL THIS. I'M AM REALLY SCARED. I WENT THROUGH CHEMO FOR SIX MONTHS IN 2003 AND RITUXAN FOR 13 WEEKS IN 2007 FOR MY LYMPHOMA. BETWEEN THE TWO CANCERS, I AM…
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lung cancer clinics in US
Hello, My father, 56 years old, was diagnosed with lung Non Small Cell adenoca Stage IV, 4 months ago. However, we live in Greece and we are interested in finding and visiting an expert in US. Could you please inform me about special lung cancer clinics in US hospitals (private or public)? I would appreciate any relevant…
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And yet another "side-effect"?
Good morning dear friends, My hubby recently (about 3 weeks ago), had his last WBR treatment, and has been having 3-4 very loose bowel movements daily, since. He has lost about 10-12 lbs. and now tells me that he really doesn't have an appetite. ( He has always been a good eater). He had gained almost 40lbs. since his…
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just diagnosed with lung cancer
Just diagnosedd with lung cancer and I am so scared not sure what stage I need to go have a biospy done does getting one hurt and is lung cancer curable? I am 57 years old and smoked for allmost 40 years my caner cancer is 4"by3" on my right lung they allready siad they cannot operate because it is to close to the heart…
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Always cold
Seems one of my side effects from the chemo or radiation is that when temp is under about 70 i'm cold while every one else is comfortable, there wearing shorts and tee's im in a sweater or long sleeve sweat shirts. Hate to see winter coming (live in Ohio snow-belt) I take meds for Thyroid so i don't think thats the…
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Posting
Someone on another board had a great tip - when you first log on to the Lung Cancer boards you can sort the posts by date - click on "Created" once, and then again, and all the posts on top should be ours.
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DorisEKnight you are a spammer, get off these sites!!!
You're trying to sell drugs and don't belong on these sites!!! Leave!
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New friend????
Just wondering if anyone else has had a new member??? add them as their friend. It just strikes me as a little suspicious that I would get this request on the same day that someone posted spam on every forum. The person who added me as their friend has never posted on either of the forums I frequent and has not filled in…
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Spam
It never fails to amaze me, the depths people will sink to. I can't even imagine the sort of person who would spam a cancer site! CSN is hopefully on the ball and not taking the weekend off!
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Exhausted and feel like I am going to h*ll
sigh........... So, 4 weeks yesterday my mother lost her short 7 month battle with extensive SCLC. Then a mere 2 days later, my mother in law was put on hospice care. I feel very bitter for not being able to have "my time"....I know in my heart that that is awful, but that is how I feel. My whole life, I have always had to…
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WBR & Hair Loss
So today we had our regular appointment with the Oncologist for my Mom who has SCLC - extensive. She's completed her chemo (did great!)and whole brain radiation and is currently having chest radiation. Today was day 8 of 25 chest radiation treatments. We were chatting w/the doctor, giving her updates on side effects etc…
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Interested in speaking at public schools?
Hello all. I am searching for a young lung cancer survivor (from smoking) to speak at a few elementary and high schools in my community. I am located in Reway, California. If anyone is intereted please email me. A grant will cover your travel expenses and time. Thank you! God bless.
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CETUXIMAB
Is anybody else using CETUXIMAB as for targeted treatment of stage iv lung cancer? My wife was diagnosed 6 weeks ago at age 40 and non-smoker. She is taking a carboplatin, taxol, and avastin. As part of a study she is being given cetuximab. So every week she receives cetuximab, and every three weeks she receives ALL 4. She…
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seven months of negetive biopsies and cytologies and now suddenly they say its lung cancer....
Hi to everyone kind here...., Im very tensed for last 7-8 months as my father's lungs are getting filled with pleural fluid contineously,we have been going for aspirations that is getting this pleural fluid removed by various means like chest tube and syringe.In june 2010 we were informed that it is tuberculosis and…
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claritin for preventing Neulasta side effects
My onc nurse wants me to take claritin before and after My 1st neulasta injection.anybody try this?
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new tumors
I have stage 4 lung cancer, It is still confined only to both of my lungs. I had a ct today that shoed the original tumors have shrunk quite alot. I am on alimita. But it did show that i now have a new tumor,small growing up in the top right lungs.Has anyone else had a new tumor show while you are still taking chemo.…
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Another side affect of chemo or WBR?
I began to notice an odd, if you can call it that, occurance about mid-way through my hubby's chemo, which has continued, and maybe even become more pronounced since. At the time of going to sleep, he jerks and twitches, arms and legs. He will raise an arm up and appear to be pointing. He also "rubs" with his finger tips…
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My Beloved Bride
It brings great sorrow to my heart to Inform all of my friends iat this beloved space that Mitzi lost the battle with the beast on September 30th 2010I am finding some relief by recietinmg Helen Steiner Rice's personal 10 comandments that help me defeat self pity and focus on helping others they follow 1)THOU SHALT BE…
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How's everyone doing?
Good Morning from chilly central NY. Was just wondering how everyone is doing these days. I finally got my approval for disability retirement from work and tomorrow is my "official" retirement date. It took several months but it means I get my pension and retiree health insurance rate (opposed to Cobra). Had pneumonia…
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Lung Cancer Alliance
I received a link from the Lung Cancer Alliance which takes you to a page where you can sign a petition to get the government to spend more money on lung cancer research. I am posting this link in hopes that everyone will sign this petition. http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/involved/sign_the_petition.php Thank you all,…