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Lung Cancer

Archives for June 2012

Gleevec Pill? (sorry for the length of this post)
My mom was diagnosed in January with early Stage 4 NSC Lung Cancer (small mass on her right lung, larger masses in some lymph nodes, and a tiny spot on the liver). Set out on 18 week (2 weeks on, 1 week off) cycle on Gemzar & Carboplatin. 1/2 way through 18 week cycle, took a scan and things had improved....small lung spot…
Checking In
Hi everyone it has been quite some time since I posted. Just wanted to let everyone know I am doing fine. I know that it is encouraging to see when someone is doing well so I thought I should post. Diagnosed May 2010 stage 3 NSCLC - Mets to spine moved me to stage 4, now on Tarceva and doing well, working full time, met is…
iressa - anybody taking it currently?
Hi - I am new to this discussion board. I'm interested to know if anyone who has lung cancer is currently taking the drug called iressa. Presently, I am in a clinical trial and it is being suggested by my doctor that I can go off the drug. I've been on iressa now since 2004, so I'm concerned about stopping the drug as it…
Lost my mom, needing support
I lost my mom May 19th to lung cancer. I am having a very difficult time dealing with it all and feel so alone and just need someone to talk with. Here is my story: My mom was diagnosed July 2011 with NSCLC. It has spread to her lymph nodes but no where else. She went through Chemo and Radiation and proactive brain…
Small Cell extensive lung cancer
I don't know why I am here. I don't know what to do anymore. I don't know how to help my mom, my family, or myself. My mom was diagnosed in October of 2011 with SMLC extensive. She had gone in thinking it was her liver and it was, but it turned out to be lung cancer that had spread to liver, spine, hip, femur, nodes. Chemo…
Needs someone too talk too
my dad has stage 4 lung cancer its in both lungs and has spread through his body. im trying too be strong for him but its really hard.. My question is would should i expect when he starts chemo on monday
Dad has Stage IV NSCLC-Tarceva First Line Treatment-Advice?
Hi Everyone, I am new here. My dad (59 years young) was diagnosed in April with non-small cell adenocarcinoma. He has the EGFR mutation (exon 19 deletion) and he is being treated with Tarceva and Zometa. He has mets in his spine, directly behind where the primary tumor is. He has been on the Tarceva 2 months and the change…
Stage IV non small cell Lung Cancer
Was diagnosed on 5-29-12 with State IV non small cell Lung Cancer. It's been a real challenge to wrap my head around this as I am only 51 year old female. I have been through one chemo on 6-14-12 which landed me in the hospital for three days due to high fever. All reports showed that there was no other infections. (Next…
Early CT scan w/3A Nonsmallcell very promising
I've been thru 6 wks of radiation on tumor and 2 nodes with weekly chemos. We all know the hard part is wondering if anything is shrinking or working. Well, I asked my doctor for an early CT scan (1 mo. after radiation) as I feared it had spread to my other lung. He agreed and I went with great trepidation. I got my call…
having a really hard time
with anxiety the past few days, and it's not for the usual scan results, that everyone including myself gets, this is for the results of a rather extensive blood test. I'm on the 6 mos. cycle, for scans, been in remission for 2 yrs. 9 mos., and all scans have been clear. but see him every 3 mos. for physical exams, (next…
Fluid in Lungs
I'm on the colon cancer board but I have a concern about my friend who was DXed with stage 4 lung 3 yrs. ago. She has been on chemo on and off since then and recently has had RFD done at our local hospital. The day after the procedure, she had difficulty breathing and went to ER. It appears that fluid had built up in her…
Lung/sarcoma - vomiting, etc and Diabetic
I am new to this board and it is my first time seeking outside help. My hubby has been through radiation for paroditic sarcoma and is now beginning chemo for lung/sarcoma. He is diabetic and I am concerned about maintaining his sugar level. I am scared of not doing the right thing or of not doing what I should have. I feel…
Metastatic melanoma broncial stage iii non small cell
My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 months ago. She has a small cancer in the back part of her lung that her dr. is not worried about. She has stage ii or possibly beginning stage iii in her broncial tube. Everything seemed fine , her dr. extremely hopeful and she was going to start radiation on Friday but they called…
Age at diagnosis?
I'm curisous as to what was your age at diagnosis. My grandmother died of lung cancer, smoked two packs a day for 50 years. Both parents never smoked. Dad has passed, unrelated to lung cancer. Mom is still going strong at 74. I was just wondering is lung cancer an older persons disease? I'm 49 and been having a "smokers…
Up coming Scanxiety !!
Hello Family.....my back is about 80% after the Kypoplasty, not too bad. Next MRI of brain and CT of Body July 5 and 6th (every 3 months). Feel pretty darn good now ! Latest biopsy on T6 vert. spine area was negative for cancer, just screwed up from radiation ! We will see.. keep you all posted ! Still NED ! Best…
Chemo
Diagnosed with Stage 1b NSSC Lung Cancer. They removed upper left lobe and 20 lymph nodes. Nodes were negative for cancer, but 6 cm tumor was positive. Getting ready for round 4 of chemo, which I understand has a cumulative effect on possible side effects. One side effect, which I have and is very difficult to explain to…
Mom with Small Cell Lung Cancer
Sorry if I seem to ramble I haven't been able to just let it out and not have to stop my train of thought either because of my children fighting or people asking my questions as I talk about it. Thank you in advance :) I am new to the group and can not find a support group in my area after looking and searching. My mom…
SURGERY???
Hi everyone..................For those of you who are Dad's, happy Fathers day! I have been corresponding with a fellow Lung cancer survivor, which brought my attention to something concerning my status on staging, which got me to thinking. Originally dx. Sept.09 NSCLC stage 111b, with no metastasis. Feb.2010 surgery was…
6 Mos Update
In early January my mom was dx with early stage iv (non small cell), immediately started on chemo in 3 week cycles (two mess week 1, one med week 2, week 3 was no meds). I was so scared...I still am....but hearing her staging was soooo scary. Carbo and Gemzar were her 2 meds. Halfway through treatment, we took a scan, had…
Gemzar...I think it's helping...
My husband was put on Gemzar last month. He has had three treatments and a week off and started the second round on Tuesday. There has been a marked reduction in his coughing! I hope that is a positive sign as this is his fourth line chemotherapy and none of the others really helped the coughing! At the end of this next…
"Suspicious" Lung Nodules
This is my first post on this board, and I'm just looking for some info and encouragement. I had a CT scan today that showed two lung nodules, the largest being 1 cm. The radiologist's report was read to me over the phone, and the nodules were described as "suspicious." The report also said that there was no sign of cancer…
LOST MOM TO LUNG CANCER STAGE 4 :(
I miss my mom so much she was everything to me. know thats shes gone i have no one, i come home to myself. not to mention i lost her at a very young age, at the time i was 17 and i had to learn how to live on my own and pay the bills. its been a year know and i cant help but feel that my best in helping her was never…
Help PLease
I'm 20 years old and a rising senior in college. I just found out my mom has lung cancer and I'm confused to what stage she is in. So couple years ago my mom had ovarian cancer and it was stage 1. The doctors did surgery and removed it but apparently a little bit got away, and the lung cancer my mom has now matches exactly…
nodule discovered
another newbie here. 5/22 chest xray disclosed a nodule in my lower left lung at 3.7cm ct scan for another reason in dec of 2011 did not show anything a chest xray in dec of 2011 did not show anything nor did a chest xray in may of 2011. ct scan on 5/24 confirmed the nodule, had a ct scan with contrast and that also…
Secondary Cancers
Hi everybody. Well it's that time of year again. Mammo-time. Got the recall, again this year. Last year everything turned out fine. So now, diagnostic, then ultra sound, than MRI. Why can't we skip it and go right to the MRI. Just had one in November, Which then I will have to go a 1 1/2 years without an MRI. Anyway, the…
No stage of Lung Cancer mets to brain
In August of 2010 my Mom was diagnosed with lung cancer. They did nothing until December of 2010 when they removed the upper left lobe of her lung. They told us it wasn't a "stage". They removed 9 lymph nodes and tested only one for invasion. They advised she would require chemotherapy as it had invaded the tissue in the…
Pain under breast after surgery
I have had pain along the incision and under right breast .Primary Dr. Said It was my rib. He puts it back in place good for awhile. Then it comes back. Also can only wear bra for a short time. Anyone have the same problem. 3rd CT Scan still clean
PCI Treatments RE: Lung Cancer
Has anyone had the PCI radiation when they have lung cancer to prevent the cancer from metastisizing to the brain. It has been suggested that I have this done and I am not real comfortable with it.
---Stage 4 NSCLC with bone mets (T-6)
My name is Joe....I have Stage 4 non small cell lung cancer with bone mets (T-6)on April 9th. Was having sever pain in my back. Thought the pain was a pulled muscle. Tumor in right lung the size of a grapefruit. several lymph noids involved, and bone mets to my T-6 vertebre. Have had 15 rad treatments to my T-6 vert. and…
Shadow on Chest XRay And Terrified
My husband has been having infrequent (maybe twice a month?) choking/coughing fits where he can't seem to catch his breath and almost vomits. They last for a minute or two, then he's fine. Other than that he seems to be in good health. He had his annual physical last Friday and mentioned the coughing fits, so his doc…

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