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Scuba diving with one lung
So far everything is going exceptionally well. It's been a year since chemo and almost 6 months since the removal of the second and hopefully, last tumor. so far all follow scans have been clear and the surgeon says he is really, really happy on how it all looks. We are going to Mexico and my husband would like to go…
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Scary call from the doctor
I really don't know what is going on. The doctor called today asking me for a decision or if my husband has a living will. I informed him my husband has an Advance Medical Directive and he wants everything medically possible to keep him alive. He then started asking if I knew how ill he was and what is my decision as next…
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red on the brain
I have finished my Chemo. I go for my PET Scan and an MRI this week. My Dr said to prevent Cancer in the Brain , I need to get this. I have had 2 friend die from this and one in a nursing home. Some of the Chemo nurses said the rad is good. I’m scared, do not want to live that way . Could anyone out there tell me about…
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Clothing
I don't know what to take, not to wear, etc. I have been educating myself about my surgery, removal of l Rt lung lobe, pain, breathing, etc. Surgery this Friday 9/16! Also have stairs in my house 4 level, so coping with that and bedtime. Your advice and experience would be appreciated. Thanks
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Brand-spanking new to all this. Lots more questions right now than answers, for sure.
Hi, Everyone: Because I work for a radiology clinic, I sort of came in through the back door three weeks ago. Had a chest x-ray and then a CT -- showing malignant-appearing tumor left upper lobe, smack dab between the aorta and pulmonary artery (therefore, probably non-surgical, and definitely not able to be needle…
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If there is multiple Lung tumors why cant rads or cyberknife be done?
If the lungs lately keep filling up with fluid and now just had pleurodesis done on 1 lung so far why cant rads be done or at least to the mother board? I know there is no stupid quest. but ya feel stupid sometimes asking some questions when they just look at ya? Mom is stage 4 with mets is that the reason, is it b/c there…
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Turn for the worse
I received a phone call from the prison hospital today telling me I could come and visit as soon as I could get there. The reason for the "special visit" was that my husband wasn't do as good today as yesterday. When I arrived, no one seemed able to tell me what was going on, but my husband is now on oxygen and his…
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PET not too bad
Got the results of my PET a little while ago and the doctor was impressed that there was no change in the nasal area from 6 months ago, while it is not NED no change is just as good. But now a new problem the PET is showing some areas in the Lungs that are suspicious, however he does not think it is cancer. He wants to do…
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Pet Scan reports
Dear all, My Mother -In- law was diagnosed by Breast Cancer 5 years back she went through Six Kemo's at that time last year in October she was again diagnosed by mutation in lungs after six Kemo's now her latest PET Scan reports scan reports I think something is seriously wrong Please help me understand and give me some…
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Dissapointing News Today
I have been having some lower back pain for a few weeks now. An xray showed nothing but some arthritis. My doctor had me go in for a bone scan today and before I was out of the hospital parking lot he called me to say that the area where I was having pain had "lit up" as well as two spots on my neck. He said he would…
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Is anyone getting treated with Avastin?
Just keep thinking about what happened to my husband & was wondering if anyone is being treated with Avastin & having problems??? I had so much hope and wanted him to get better, but it didn't happen. I miss him everyday. Please tell me if anyone has had problems or bad results from this. "Carole"
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Different news today
After being told yesterday that it may not be cancer at all, I have been told today they were only talking about the mets on the brain. Additionally, this is something they THINK, not proven. The lung cancer diagnosis still stands. However, I am being told they can't tell me staging or prognosis until it is re-evaluated…
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Great News!! Possible wrong diagnosis
I was able to speak with the onc today. Now, it is beleived that my husband's cancer isn't cancer at all. The initial biopsy showed small-cell lung cancer (which was performed at a different hospital). The biopsy which was performed August 28th showed a fungus infection called aspergillus. This particular fungus can spread…
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My husband
My husband was diagnosed with stage 3B non operable lung cancer on June 24, 2011. He is 50. He quit smoking 10 years ago. He has had 6 chemo treatments and will finish up his 8 weeks of radiation next Tuesday. I'm not ignorant about lung cancer - my Dad died from it about 25 years ago about a year after his diagnosis - I'm…
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Burzynski Clinic
Did any one knows about the Burzynski Clinic in Houston, TX?
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staying calm question for you re: pleurodesis
Hello~ Did you have both lungs done and if so what was the time frame between both? Mom is so scared to go back and get the other one done. It will not be sched. til it fills with fluid again. Poor Mom like she hasn't been through enough like I have informed you, they discharged her on sat. morn. with no pain meds just…
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Mets may not be cancer
According to my husband, the infectionous disease doctor has said the mets on the brain may not be cancer at all. She is supposedly saying it may be part of the fungus infection he has. Of course, this is according to my husband. Due to the fact he has been experiencing confusion and talking off the wall, I am awaiting a…
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i just found out that i have 5 nodules throughout my upper left lobe and lower lobe and one on my ad
can some one tell me what i should do to start this process of getting rid of it or if i can my name is teri
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Holiday Weekend-No treatment
My husband has had two rounds of radiation out of the ten he will be receiving. Because of the holiday weekend, it seems treatment has stopped. Can this affect the total treatment going several days in between? Other than that, the hospital says he's doing really good. His sugar remains high due to the steroids even with…
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Current Chemo
Hi everyone, Can anyone fill me in on the chemo protocols for lung cancer? Or are there are range of cocktails out there dependent on the type of lung cancer it is. I was tentatively diagnosed with lung cancer but am awaiting to find out what kind it is. Thanks, Lance
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Fatigue after chemo treatments
I know everyone is different but how long does the fatigue last after your last chemo treatment? My last treatment of Carbo/Taxol was over five weeks ago and I seem to be getting more fatigued as the time goes on. I had six treatments at a lower does along with radiation with no problem at all, then I had the full dose…
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Tumor shrinkage, woooooohooooooo!!
Ok here it is. Good news for ONCE!!! Brain tumor gone, check! Lung tumor half the size it was, check! And now we wait for the latest staph infection to GO AWAY so that my mom can get the bone tumor out of her shoulder! AAAGGGGHHHHH!! She is doing very good at the moment. The antibiotics they gave her are finally doing…
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Stage IV Small Cell skin discolaration
I failed to mention or inquire about skin discolaration. My husband is an African American and both hands have turned white. Is this associated with his cancer at all or possibly to any medications he may be taking? What is it? I don't have access to asking the doctors some of my questions due to the fact, as I have…
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Lung Cancer Newbie
Hi everyone, I am new to this discussion topic. Previously I have had colon cancer and Hodgkins. A couple of days ago I was diagnosed of a form of lung cancer but the have not yet determined what kind. It is now a long weekend for me and I am anxious to get things going with my oncologist. This fellow was treating my colon…
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Rocky Roller Coaster
It seems I keep getting more and more negative news everyday. By the time I get through the initial shock of one thing, I am told more. My husband whose lung cancer is stage IV small cell which has spread to the brain, now has 12 + mets on the brain and receiving radiation treatment. Additionally, the lung specialist has…
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Lung biopsy yesterday
I had a lung biopsy yesterday for a 11 mm nodule that grew from 7 mm two years a go. Per the PET Scan SUV 0.7 - suspicious for BAC Cancer. My left lung collapsed and I have a drain tube in my chest until Monday. The doctor called me today to tell me that the biopsy results show NO cancer. I was in shock and disbelief since…
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12 small tumors after radiation
Hi- My 65 year mother who has never smoked was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in April 2011. She has spread to her brain and a couple spots on her kidneys. She had 10 treatments of whole brain radiation and is now on her third round of chemo. Her MRI has showed small tumors (over a dozen they tell her). They were going…
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For anyone entering treatment
Or having surgery / Chemo / Getting a prescription, etc., this list is a pretty good resource! I'll be adding the address to my page. The Dept. of Health & Human Services have a great list that can be the starting point for the questions you should ask your doctor. The second page has even more detail and more printable…
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spindle cell neoplasm with epithelioid features with large hyperchromatic nuclei atypical mitotic
amelanotic spindle cells with large hyperchromatic nuclei and some mitotic figures are present. cells are more pleomorphic than the usual spindle cell melanoma. malignant spindle cell neoplasm with epithelioid features; large pleomorphic spindle shaped cells with hyperchromatic nuclei atypical mitotic are present on…
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anyone with lung infection and multiple liesons on brain
I just want to know what to expect from here. My husband has spots on both lungs now with a fungus infection and 12 + liesons on the brain with at least one of them (original one) being 2cm or more. Radiation was started today as pallative care. What to expect from here. He is having much pain in his lung now. Until now,…