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My dad has stage 4 lung cancer
My dad is currently at MD Anderson. He was ready to fly out last sat. but wasnt able to wake up in his hotel room. He has been on a vent since then, he is off sedation since Wed., and still wont wake up. We will find out Monday from cultures, what is causing him to not wake up. Cancer has spread to his brain. His wife is…
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Stage VI Update !!!! NED
Hello Family.....MRI and PET from 3/27 and 3/28 show "stable" in brain and body! Old scarring in brain and lungs is all. I will see Doc April 10th. I have been granted another 3 months of life (time between scans)!! To all the others struggling.....life is what it is.....better get out and enjoy...no more arguments, no…
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Newly Diagnosed Stage IV Lung Cancer (Dad)
Hello everyone, My name is jeannette and I am a newbie to these forums so I thought id join and share my story and seek some support. My father is 55 years old and two weeks ago he was diagnosed with metastatic small cell lung cancer (stage iv) that has spread to other organs. A little after thanksgiving last year my dad…
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My Update
Adenocarcinoma non-small cell Stage 3 unoperable, 3 tumors in upper right lobe, going in tomorrow for EBUS then should start Radiation and Chemo sometime in the next few weeks. Pet scan showed that all the cancer appears to be isolated in the right lung, nothing in my other organs or bones. Dr's at Northwestern described…
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Thoractomy-what should I expect after surgery?
Has anyone had lung survey w/this procedure? A tumor may be removed from my liver during this 2nd surgery as well ss right lung wedging. I am recovering from a left lung lobectomy and am very anxious.I have a scan on Sat., to recheck liver since Ive been off chemo. These boards are full of supportive, caring people. Thank…
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Left Lung Nodule
Hola a todos I have been diagnosed with 2 lung nodules on both lungs.. Great!! The one that is suspecious is the left one which measures 1.8. I'm having surgery this friday which my surgeon says he will start the surgery, remove the nodule n biopsy it right there. If it's cancerous, he will remove the lower lobe, if it's…
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neuropathy
Finished with chemo treatments (12), now dealing with after effects and wondering when they will diminish. The worst one is the tingling, numb feeling in hands, fingers, and lower extremities. Everyone says it takes time, but this is really the only thing that has been a hinderence to me in feeling totally better. So far I…
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New member
I am a new member and wanted to say hi to all the others in this community. I am a 39 year old stay at home mom who was diagnosed 3 months ago. I joined to learn some tips from others in the same circumstance as me. I will contribute what I can to all of you. Thanks, Michelle
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Proton Therapy
Has anyone had Proton Therapy on there lungs? If so please share how it worked.My husband had 35 radiation treatments on his lyump nodes between the two lungs.The cancer has now spread into both lungs.He is now considering Proton Therapy because it does less damage to the lungs and his lungs are so bad he is already on…
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What now?
My 31y/o wife has been on the phase 2 Crizotinib trial since last June. Well, we got the news that we didn't want to hear yesterday. Lastest CT/bone scans shows increased progression, doc said its spreading fast again. Its hard to understand how this is possible when the previous scan before that showed everything as being…
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to much weight lost
cancer sclc limited found dec2011 45 rads to chest ,3rounds chemo,pci10 rounds lost 52 lbs doing treatment and has only gained 4 lbs back.he's treatments has been over since sept 2011 and has had 3 good pt scans since why can't he gain weight,he still gets weak.
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Glenna M, medi and mamacita
Glenna, medi and mamacita... it's been awhile since we have heard from you Ladies and wanted you to know you have been missed. Hope and pray all is well. ..... Dan
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Choriocarcinoma in lung as primary
Looking for anyone who knows anything about choriocarcinoma in the lung as a primary
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Choriocarcinoma in lung as primary
Looking for anyone who knows anything about choriocarcinoma in the lung as a primary
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Understanding this disease and this site
First of all, I am struggling with this site, it is extremely slow, does anyone else have problems with this? By the time, I get to where I want to go, I forget what I wanted to write. Really, this takes minutes to move from one page to another. I don't have patience as it is so waiting for this site usually leads me off…
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stage 4 lung cancer, started chemo
I had originally posted in the head and neck section.I had pet scan done, is in my lung also,just a small nodule,but unoperable, as it is a mass in my neck,and has spread to a lymph node,so classified as stage 4. Started chemo 2 days ago, just a little tired, havent gotten sick yet,hoping not to . Just wondering what i…
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Totally Destroyed
WHY...I come in here to vent and try to get some understanding WHY im losing my mind. Diagnosed monday 03/12/12 with stage 3 lymphoma lung cancer. Cancer is attached to my lympnodes in upper lobe of right lung.Went in to see a specialist today the cancer treatment center here only to be told it appears I may have cancer in…
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extensive small cell lung cancer
My aunt was diagnosed about a week ago with extensive small cell lung cancer and the P.E.T. scan said that it hasd spread to her liver and stomach. Anyway im on here cause she is not very good with computers and I would like to find somebody that is fighting the same type of cancer that she is. Somebody for her to talk to…
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stage 3B lung cancer now mets to brain
My Mom has been fighting lung cancer (stage 3B) now for about 8 months and all is no longer in her chest!!! YAY to that, however we are now dealing with mets to the brain. My mom has immobility on her left side (basically her leg and her arm is weak). Has anyone gone through this or knows of someone who has?? Is there any…
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Waiting on Biopsy Report from Lung Biospy
Hello, I'm a Newbie here, though not new to Cancer. My hubby is THE survivor - of Colon cancer in 1990, with an early spread (chemo for a year - max radiaton) and Melanoma in 1999 (right ear lobe removed - no node involvement). They found a spot on his lung last week while doing a plaque test, and we had biopsy yesterday !…
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My dad and radiation pneumonitis
Hi all.My dad started carboplatin and gemcitibine for his stage iv nsclc.He only finished one cycle.Very hard on his blood counts.Ended up in the hospital a week ago with inflammation in his right lung d/t the radiation he had to his mediastinum and his right lower lung. he is on oxygen now. came home on saturday. he was…
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Anybody been to CTCA? How was it, Is the treatment good? Im fumbling for words here desparate
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Diagnosed today
Just diagnosed today with a 4cm node in right upper lobe. 57 years old smoked probably 35 years been quit since 07 and now this. Diagnosed during a chest xray for pre op surgery on my knee and they find ths mass. Totally lost which way to turn next and need help from you all who have been where I am now. This will not…
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Weight gain during chemo
Hi all, my dad (72) diagnosed stage 4 nsclc (squamous) has stated chemo - carbo/gem. He had lost weight prior to dx and has lost a little more since. Just wondering if it is possible to gain weight while on chemo. He is a big guy and i don't want him to lose more weight. Should we be encouraging weight gain or wait to see…
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Exposure to radiation
I was a navy diver and while doing a small job i got 89 millirems in approximately 10 minutes. My dive partner received 0. Radiation control does a sweep prior to the dive, during the dive and after the dive. Back the the federal weekly limit was 100 millirems per week. They never did any blood work or any physical. I have…
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New to site: New to lung cancer
Hi all! One minute I am having a normal day, next thing I find out I have cancer. Wait, that can't be. Lung cancer? My father died of that, I was with him. He lasted 6 weeks. I am 53 and have been sick with other issues for the last two years so this was the last thing I had expected. I was diagnosed from MY request for a…
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Stage 4 Lung Cancer with Brain Mets.
My Mother Was recently diagnosed w Stage 4 lung cancer/brain mets. She has 6 Brain tumors, two of them measuring at about a cm each. She is having radiation daily. I believe they will go for 15 rounds, she also had chemo on Tuesday. I am desperatly searching for anyone who has survived this stage of cancer or has at least…
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Mum is starting Erlotinib. Anyone had good results?
Hi, my Mum is starting Tarceva Monday after previous chemo was unsuccessful. She's very weak & breathing is getting worse. She was only diagnosed Nov but the change in her in huge. She had radiotherapy on a lump on her side last week but feels this has made no difference. Her confidence has been shattered by lack of…
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How you were dignosed
Hi, I would like to know how you were diagnosed? my cousin is in UK , and she had some health issues after the birth of her daughter. she had a chest Xray and it showed a lump of size of Apricot in her lung. Today she had many tests, and was told by the doctor to wait for a letter for CT and lung biopsy. because they want…
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Fentanyl Patch
My onc has decided to put me on the Fentanyl patch 50mcg/hr. He stated that I need to give it a good 24 hours before it has had time to build up in my system. If the pain does not ease, then I may need to up the dose. I will only take the vicoden when I need extra help with breakthrough pain. I know that some of you have…