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Lung Cancer
Archives for February 2012
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Stage IV Adenocarcinoma spread to ovary??
Has anyone heard/experienced NSLC spreading to the ovary? My mom was diagnosed with Stage IV, 8cm tumor in lower right lobe with cancer cells found in fluid around lungs. No mets to brain or bones only 4cm mass found on right ovary. ONC did blood draw Friday at her first treatment to determine tumor marker. ONC stated that…
Imetelstat Clinical Trial reaches milestone - Next up NSCLC
Next up NSCLC: Enrollment will be complete for this study before April. If you want to consider this very safe trial time is at hand. Hi all: I mentioned in my previous posts that I would let you know of the progress of the clinical trials. Geron has announced that the clinical trial for metastatic BC has completed its…
Not a new topic just a new person
Don't know where to start but kind if know where to end. My spouse is 57 years old and after a cascade if events has been diagnosed with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma in his left upper lobe and plureal linning. Unfortunately we have been delayed from treatment by a bad bunion surgery which has turned into an amputation of his…
Need some hope on success of Gemzar/Carboplatin in control of bone mets.
Hello family...We are now faced with chemo starting on Wed.Gemzar/Carbo.My dad has 1 8mm lesion on the S1.Right below the Lumbar 5th vertebre.The doctor actually indicated that it was probably there in 6/11.The PET/CT just really couldn't be sure at that time.Something was suspicious at this time. I need now to hear if…
for my Dad - need some advise
My Dad was diagnosed stage 1b lung cancer in 2010. He had a surgery and remove the cancer in August 2010 and removed ¼ of his lung. The surgery was good. And he had good recovery. However, in August 2011, CT found another cancer in his adrenal gland. The size was 3 cm x 2 cm and there was no other places. Doctor suggest to…
new spot
Just had another CT scan getting ready for removal of left upper lobe. The scan showed a new 9mm spot next to the operative site (wedge resection) I had on Dec 7. It also showed 2 lymph nodes that have slightly inlarged now. My onc is not too concerned about watching this spot due to the fact it will soon be removed with…