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Lung Cancer

Archives for November 2011

Stage IV
On 10-14-11 my father was taken to the hospital for fluid around his heart and lungs. After multiple scans 3 masses 4cm in the right 3cm in the left lung were found. My dad has suffered from COPD and chronic enpa. for almost the last 1o years. At that point the doctors said" we cannot tell for sure but we have never seen…
Stage 2 lung cancer
Yes, I did have my middle lope removed. The size made it a T1 because it was small. They tested 4 lymph nodes around the lobe. Three were benign and one had an agreesive cancer cell so they staged at N1...so T1 and N1 = stage 2. I started my first treatment of 4 month treatments with Cisplatin/navelbine. My kidneys took a…
SCLC-Need Quick Advice
My 88-year old dad was just diagnosed with sclc by biopsy. No MRI or PT scan yet, so we're not sure if it's limited or extensive. His doctor thinks it's in one lung and lymph nodes, but not sure, and pushing for immediate chemo. My dad is sole caregiver for my handicapped mom. They live alone in another state. I've always…
my husband
my 56 year old husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in april of 2010. since then he has had two surgeries, followed by radiation to lungs. things were quiet for 9-10 months. CTscan showed lymphnode involvement in chest. started 6 weeks of radiation but only got through 1 &1/2 weeks of this when he ended up in ER with…
my husband
my 56 year old husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in april of 2010. since then he has had two surgeries, followed by radiation to lungs. things were quiet for 9-10 months. CTscan showed lymphnode involvement in chest. started 6 weeks of radiation but only got through 1 &1/2 weeks of this when he ended up in ER with…
Update on mom ... Tarceva or Afatinib?
Hi everybody, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer a couple of months ago. Since then we found out that she has the EGFR mutation, so now she has to decide between the FDA approved Tarceva knowing all of the risks and side effects or a new drug that is only a couple of years old and not FDA approved…
Stage 2 lung cancer
I am new to this site and was diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer. Anyone here have stage 2 because I would like to know what your treatment is. Thanks, Gayle
hey guys need some advice
I am new to this site and wondering if you can help. I am 30 years old and have not been diagnosed with anything. I had a hard time breathing one day and went to emergency. they sent me home and said nothing was wrong. 3 days later i got a call from the er doctor saying my chart was mixed up with someone elses and that i…
Which is best? A CT scan or Pet Scan.
I would like to know which is better or has anyone had a different result with them?
FALSE BOTTOM
Hi everyone. I just found out that instead of stage 3 NSCLC I have small cell LC (limited). At first I was pretty excited because it has not spread outside of my rt lung but the small cell part is really scary! Never thought I would be happy w/stage 3 NSCLC! Any thoughts, insights, etc would really be appreciated!!! dawn
My Mom's Story
My Mom has severe stenosis of the spine and was going in for pre-op surgical testing when they discovered a small "spot" on the lower lobe of her right lung. She then proceeded with the usual battery of tests, i.e. PET, needle biopsy, etc., which proved positive for lung cancer. Surgery was scheduled to remove it, and upon…
Moms not doing so well...
Sorry guys haven't been on in awhile Mom has just started her 4th line of tx and just received her 2nd tx of navelbine. Her face is so red/ eyes have little slits in them thats how swollen they are/ rt ankle swelling and just pure exhaustion. Wants to go back to bed when she just woke up. Had her 2nd lung blown with the…
short of breath & hip pain
I am 6 months out from chemo (Cisplatin/Taxotere)and seem to be getting more shortness of breath. One flight of stairs and I am pretty short of breath. At times when I bend over I get very short of breath. My CT in July was clear and my chest xray in October was clear. I've also been having hip pain for months. I have had…
Mom has 12cm lung mass, any positive thoughts welcome!
On Monday 11/21/2011, my mother (73) was suffering from sever back pain, went to the ER and they discovered a 12 cm mass in the bottom 3/4 of a lung. For 2 years she had been treated for acid reflux but they never did a chest xray from the beginning of her issues. She had 2 endoscopys, which were hard on her. I am so angry…
Is there hope?
Hi, My mom 55 was diagnosed with lung cancer 3 years ago. She had a surgery where her tumor was removed from the lungs. During the surgery some of the lymph nodes around were removed and later showed signs of cancer cells in a biopsy. She did chemo treatments. Since then she was under observation. A few days ago they found…
Please pray for my father...
My dad just came home (8 months) after one year and a half after the hospital gave him wrong blood transfusion, cmv virus, 40 lbs of fluids, blood clot and collapsed lung...My dad beat all those odds and after it was all said and done he was walking and making dinner in the kitchn...Then he was home for 8 months and then…
Are agressive combined radiation / chemo treatments smart?
Hello Everyone. A 69 year old relative of mine was recently diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer stage 3 maybe 4. He was admitted to the hospital 9 days ago with trouble breathing. 4 days ago a stent was inserted in a major artery to keep the tumor from putting pressure on it. 2 days ago the doctor made a formal…
GOBBLE GOBBLE
Happy Thanksgiving to my favorite people in the world! Keep on Fighting! XOXOXOXOX Medi
first pleural effuusion
My wife just had 1.5 liters drained off in her first pleural effusion....she's a new woman. She's been dx 14 months ago.... don't know what this means. Some sites say this is another nail.... and a big one. Others say... " aw... don't worry bout it." Guess we will get answrs to orrow. I wzs not there for her scans today…
Thanksgiving
Hi all of you . I just wanted to tell all of you Have a real good thanksgiving . And all the prayers for all of you to have a life life that is half way livable an normal. All the best to all your families . Greg
need advice on dealing with cough and shortness of breath
Hello, I'm from the colorectal board, but I have what they call "innumerable" lung nodules in all parts g of both lungs (I'm stage IV rectal cancer with metastasis to the liver and lungs & currently have a recurrent rectal tumor). I'm writing on the lung cancer board because most colon cancer or rectal cancer patients who…
New on here
Hi all... My name is Cathie and my father was told he had non small cell lung cancer just over a year ago, he has had Radiotherapy and is currently on his second Chemotherapy treatment, he is due to have another two then i think a scan is to follow....His third dose of chemotherapy is due on the 23rd of December and he is…
A Year of Cancer Treatment
Yesterday I wrote that 11/19 was my 1-year anniversary of being diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. What I also should have done is write about the things I experienced during that time. I'll summarize as much as possible: Had 10 sessions of whole brain radiation (WBR) to shrink the two brain tumors (successful so far).…
feeling fine then BAM! Stage 3 lung cancer
Last week I was busy keeping up with my kids 10 and 12, making long term plans, etc. Next thing I know my dr is telling me I have stage 3 LC (inoperable)! WHAT?! I immediately asked for a do-over. I am truly frightened and feel like everyone is dragging their feet. I had to push to get the Bronch next Monday. My dr told me…
1-Year Anniversary
It was one year ago today that I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Lung Cancer (NSCLC). I was told that it was incurable. I was in pretty bad shape, as a large tumor in my right lung had already spread to two tumors in my brain. Radiation has eliminated / shunk the brain tumors. Chemo is still working on the lungs.…
Stage 3 Lung Cancer
There is hope...never give up: The Doctor says there is no more we can so for you, your cancer has shrunk dramatically...we will keep an eye on it.
Last months
I have small cell lung cancer. I have gone through five rounds of Chemo and I also had radiation treatment. I would like to plan my future as much as possible. Is there someone that can tell me about the final few months of this illness, or is there somewhere I can go for that information. I know this is a difficult…
Someone Help me with This
Can someone please help me understand. My sister was diaginosed Sept 2010 with lung cancer and 2/14/11 she had half of her lung removed and then chemo and radiation and in Sept of 2011 she was told her cancer is in remission. Now we were out of town for a funeral and i find out that she is smoking again!!!!!!!!!! I asked…
cancer treatment centers
Hello everyone. My mom has just been given her diagnosis of what sounds like a very aggressive lung cancer. She just beat breast cancer last February (diagnosed early, pet scan showed nothing), so now she has a very large tumor on her right lung with what appears to be mets on her right lung and lymph node involvement…
Blood transfusions
This is my Mother's 3rd round of carboplaxin and altima for stage 4 lung cancer. She handled the first two treatments very well. The 3rd round has been extremely hard. The symptoms have been the same except usually at 2 weeks she is back to her ol' self. Her fatigue is much greater - had to rest after taking a shower this…

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