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Lung Cancer

Archives for May 2011

Low Platelet count
I went for my 5th Chemo treatment today but was sent home because my Platelet count was below 100 it was 96. I am just wondering if it is normal for your platelet count to go below 100. I am taking Carbo.Traxol and have had no side effects at all. The only thing that I have done different in the past week is to add one…
DOES ANYONE KNOW
Am curious to know if there is anyone who knows of, the limitations/requirements for consideration of Cyberknife. i.e. Can this procedure benefit a large tumor in a remission status? And is it only an option available upon completion of standard treatments of radiation/chemotherapy? I have researched a few web sites on…
confuse state
hi all i just come back after visiting the oncolgist with my dad. if some of you remember, team A doc say that its primary cancer but after today visit, this doc say its should be secondary and there some small spot in the liver. who should i believe now?? anyway dad will start chemo next week with the drug start with the…
QUESTION
I had radiation to the chest area for 7 weeks for a tumor in the right upper lobe, as a result there is a lot of scar tissue left behind. My Oncologist states that scar tissue expands and contracts over time, which poses the question as to the accuracy of the ct-scan readings in the ability to detect any new tumors or…
mom has cancer of un none primary that has spread to lungs an liver HELP
well we were told 2 years ago that she only had monthes to live when they found the tummer in her liver, all CT scans show that it has spreed to lungs, cant get info from doctor he just shakes his head mom wants no treatment an says every day she just wants to die. she is 77 an lives with me so i can take care of her. up…
Stage 4 -- Friend just past
He was diagnosed with Stage IV about 3 yrs ago, tried chemo, the "rife machine", then back to chemo. The family finally had hospice in and he stopped chemo, died 2 months later, died Friday, a day after his 61st birthday. It took over adrenal gland, liver, and lungs. He was a good friend. He had cyber knife. U of M is one…
CyberKnife
Has anyone had CyberKnife with success? If my nodule proves to be cancerous am thinking about cyberknife instead of surgery. Could a nodule grow 4 mm in 2 years from something other than cancer? Just curious?
Lung Nodules
Been followed for lung nodules for 2 years. I didn't have my 4th CT until recently which was one year since my last 3 CT Scans. My 7 mm nodule is now 11 mm. I had a PET Scan which had an SUV of 0.7. Seeing a thorasic surgeon soon. I may need a biopsy. Anyone give me any insight to all of this?
Oasis of Hope
If you’re considering Oasis of Hope hospital, my advice to you is too go at your own risk. My brother, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, went there with high hopes and good spirits. While there he encountered a language barrier problem and a delayed response for pain medication which was finally administered…
Don't know what to do.
Well Monday will be a month that my dad has been in the hospital. I really dont know what to do. Within the last couple days he hasnt ate or drank and has been sleeping all day and he is very depressed. I know there really isnt anything i can do for him but be there but he doesnt even know im there with him when i stay. He…
gemzar treatment - anyone have this?
Anyone have gemzar treatment for non-small cell lung cancer? My mother-in-law has stage IV with mets in both lungs and mediastinal lymph nodes, nowhere else so far. She went through 6 rounds of Taxol, cisplatin and avastin last year. Took a long break and is starting up again. Due to permanent neuropathy no more cisplatin,…
Dad
My dad was diagnosed with sclc nearly 5 weeks ago He was told last week that he had to go and have a mri and the camera down his neck and has been told he has to wait a week for the results.How fast will the cancer have spread in five weeks and should he not have had treatment sooner.
Help me understand
Help me understand! They found a tumor in my husband's lung. CT and PET did not show anything else. They removed the lower lobe of his right lung. Found two swollen lymph nodes in his chest. Did chemo for as preventative measure. Four mo. of treatment later, he had three hot spots on his PET. Now they want to do radiation…
Question
Quick question, what is the difference between being diagnosed with NSCLC stage 3A versus 3B? I thought I understood the difference until I recently read new material... and now i'm not so sure. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, and hope all have a wonderful and safe Memorial weekend! LT
Treatment done - How long before we see some improvement??
Hi guys - my father (63) was diagnosed with nsclc, stage 3B, the first of February 2011. He underwent 6 weeks of radiation and 5 rounds of chemo (cisplatin). As of yesterday (5/24), it's been two weeks since his treatment ended. The docs (radiologist and oncologist) were all telling us dad is a fast healer and we should…
Bronchoalveolar Carcinoma
I am wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with BAC recently....I had adenocarcinoma both lungs with BAC features 5 years ago...I had wedge recection with chemo and Tarceva following....BAC progressing slowly but am now having a more difficult time....I wonder if this sounds familiar to anyone...thanks
Mom and Alimta
My mom has had her first Alimta treatment last Thursday and the side effects are horrible for her. Extreme diarrhea and weakness. I talked to her last night and she sounds awful. Is this something that should be reported to her onco? I have read the side effects for Alimta and it did say to talk to the doc if a patient…
Medi's latest (mis) adventure...
Hiya! A few weeks ago I got ill, very ill. Weakness, shortness of breath, no appetite...blah blah. I stayed home from work and one day I tried to drive my daughter to work and almost took out half the town. I stopped by my office, then went to bed (at home) and there I would have stayed exept some lunatic (my boss) started…
My husband diagnosed in Feb.
My husband is 56 and was diagnosed in Feb. with stage IV NSCLC. He has had rad to the brain and is on chemo. Taking carboplatin and navelbine. He was taking cisplatin but was taken off it had 3 cycles of it and now has had 2 cycles of carboplatin. He is extemely tired, having vision problems and very dizzy. Had to have a…
indeterminate nodule
I am new and have not talked to my dr yet but just recieved a copy of ct scan on my lungs.It says that I have a dependent hypoventilatory change in my posterior right lower lobe and an indeterminate 2mm nodule in my left upper lobe. I am just trying to find out what there are and what to expect.
LUNG TRANSPLANT?????????
Has anyone here, ever heard of a lung cancer patient, receiving or given the option of a lung transplant? I know the procedure is performed for other lung diseases, other than cancer, and am curious as to why this is not done or even brought up by Oncologists. Any info, knowledge of this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Question
Has anyone ever had, seen or heard about non small cell lung cancer squamous cell go to the colon?
anyone taking/have taken Bavituximab?
My wife just started second line treatment with docetaxol and an experimental drug (or placebo). The trial drug is called Bavituximab. There is currently a study for second line nsclc. Just trying to see what others have experienced..... I've done a fair amount of research, but am looking for personal experiences if any.…
Upper left lobe and spot on brain
Has anyone here dealt with a spot on the upper left lobe? The spot on my husband's lung is about 2 cm; located in the upper left lobe. He also has a small spot on the brain. I have been told the left lobe is trickier than the right. For now, I am just going on stories until the doctor tells him the plan. He sees the onc…
anyone with swollen eyes/bridege of nose?
Anyone with swelling around eyes and nose and even water sacs above cheek bones? Mom's off daily decadron only takes it the day before and the day of treatment.(taxotere) Im afraid this is making her discusted and is not going to want to continue. She's embaressed by the way she looks now. They said it was from the steroid…
SCLC REMISSION but now new spots
My wife had a ct yesterday and the doctor called this morning and said that her lung looks great but they now see 3 spots in her liver and a spot on her bone in her back....has anyone had this happen and not been sclc? Her last chemo was last year in July...I'm hoping and praying that this could just be something else...if…
CANCER FREE!
After a long year from my husband's diagnosis april 1, 2010of IIIB lung cancer-tumor in each lung to May 17, 2011 when the surgeon said you are cancer free we don't need to see you anymore except for ct scans every 3 months and then spreading those out as time goes by. 6 cycles of chemo, 2 lobectomies- RUL and LLL, and an…
Waiting for Diagnoses
I was taken to the hospital 3-30-11 after having a small stroke after xrays, lots of test and a cat scan they discovered a spot on my right lung about 2cm. After coming home I had a pet scan on 5-11-11 and sawOn 4-31-11 I was taken to the hospital with a small stroke, after a lot of test including xrays the lung Dr on the…
moms brain tumor
Just wanted to say that my moms tumor in her brain from the NSCLC has gone from 15 mm to 8.7 mm. Woohoo!!! Now she starts chemo all over again on Thursday, Booooooo!! Wish her luck!!! Deb
Husband lung cancer spread
My husband was diagnosed two months ago with lung cancer. Lately his equalibrium has been off so a brain scan was done. A small spot was found on his brain. Now, his vision is blurry. No treatment has been started as of yet due to the fact he just got in to see a cancer doctor and he wants to consult with a nuerologist…

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