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Lung Cancer

Archives for September 2012

avastin anyone taking this now?
Hello my name is gina and i have stage4 andenocarcinoma nsclc, i have mets to bones. I did 3 rounds of carbo/ alt. i have to say chemo so far has been kind to me.I had a catscan and they cant even see the tumor, i have a node that was 3.4cm now 1.6cm. my doc who i love and trust wants me on avastin.. I am little scared…
Any thoughts? Back on chemo, this time Navelbine?
September 11 my husband had a PET that showed little to no change. The one prior to this one showed little to no change too. The Gemzar has been making him very sick so the oncologist said he would give him a break until October 10 then he would start chemo again either with Gemzar or something else. He has been feeling…
3 cm nodule
my dr did a ct scan to check for bloodclots and said they found the 3cm nodule. he said to wait 6 mo for another ct scan, should i get a second opinion?
Dapsterd
Just wanted to see how your doing. I hope your doing fine. Lori
Overwhelmed caregiver
My domestic partner of 18+ yrs was diagnosed 15 mos ago with stage 2 lung cancer which progressed to stage 4. He now has a permanent trach that allows him to breathe and a feeding tube in his stomach for nourishment. These were both necessary since the cancer had moved into the lymph nodes in his neck and paralyzed his…
Well OK, I guess I could use a little mojo now ...
This was kind of inevitable, and clouds have been looming on the horizon since my previous two scans. When the doc says, "Your scan looks okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy ...," and manages to cram about 4 syllables into the final "...ay," you know all is not ideal: My latest scan showed that two tiny spots in my lower left lobe…
CT contrast
Has any one here while having their regular Ct-scan had to have both the contrast as well? I have had 3 years worth of scans, and today for the very first time I was given both oral and intravenous contrasts, have any of you uncounted that also throughout your scan history? It sure surprised me and caused some concerns, if…
post pneumonectomy
my mum just underwent pneumonectomy of the left lung on the 21st of sept. she was discharged from the hospital on the 25th. she has been doing her breathing exercises on the spirometer and walks, very slowly ( drags her feet) the length of the room... a few times (around 20- up and down) during the day. My only concern is…
Phenumonia - Lung Mets Symptoms Question
Hey all... I have never posted here before, but hope you all don't mind if I seek some advice / symptoms of those who have had mets to lungs (gosh, I feel guilty for some reason bothering this board) ... My wife and two of the kids several weeks ago developed a cough and had runny noses, the usual "kids just started school…
new to site/ lung cancer
I recently had VATS lobectomy of right upper and middle wedge lung. It has been 6 weeks, I am healed but I have this nagging cough that won't go away.. I get out of breath easily and I am wondering about how long it takes before I am back to normal... it's taking a long time... I am having trouble with my asthma as well. I…
soccerfreaks
Are you ok? You are starting to scare me. cathy
small cell lung cancer
Hello, I am 47 years old and was diagnosed last month with extensive small cell lung cancer. After PET scan they discovered a tumor on my adrenal gland. My tumors in one lung are about 2cm in lung (two tumors). I have gone through 2/3 on first session of chemo. They have scheduled me for two more sessions. I have a…
Wait and See
Hi all, I wanted to get some opinions on the wait and see approach that my father is now in. He is 70 yrs old with stage IV NSCLC in his left lung with mets to the pleura. He has undergone 6 rounds of chemo with alimta/carboplatin every three weeks. At first the 2 larger tumors shurnk a tiny bit but has since remained…
stable nodule now growing, crazy cancer history
Hi All I am trying to keep from falling completely apart. I had to have an emergency ct angio scan on Sat evening, due to chest pain. the doc told me that a nodule that was 4mm and stable has now grown. He seemed very concerned and wants me to follow up right away. I am still recovering from ovarian tumors debulking…
Lung cancer, refugee from H&N
Hello, I am posting here for the first time, was told today that I had lung cancer by the radiation oncologist at Hershey Medical Center. In 2009 I had chemo and radiation for laryngeal cancer. All check ups and scans since then were clear. In May I was hospitalized in my hometown hospital for an abnormal heart beat. The…
PCP check ups?
Hope all of you are doing well, I am curious to know how often all of you see your primary Dr. for regular check ups. I lost my original PCP due to insurance changes, and was pretty healthy up until a month ago when I contacted a cold. I have since found a new one which I've only seen once, when I inquired how often should…
Mutations
We are new to this and gathering info. My wife is the one with stage 4 lung cancer and I have cll. OK the question is: If the cell becomes mutated this results in cancer and so if you treat the mutation you treat the cancer. My wife has no mutations so how is it she has cancer?
Mutations
We are new to this and gathering info. My wife is the one with stage 4 lung cancer and I have cll. OK the question is: If the cell becomes mutated this results in cancer and so if you treat the mutation you treat the cancer. My wife has no mutations so how is it she has cancer?
Mom has stage iv lung cancer and won't talk about the 'what ifs'. This is really bothering me. What
My mom was diagnosed with stage iv lung cancer about 8 months ago (liver, bone and brain mets). She has done chemo and radiotherapy but the past two months have been really tough for her. She feels a lot of pain, extreme fatigue and lost a lot of weight. Doctors told me that we don't know 'when' it will be the end but they…
Just curious.
Has anyone else had difficulty accessing Soccerfreaks CSN Space? I went to read any updated stories he may have shared but I can't access it. Anyone know what is up with that? Cathy
Dad Passed away now i might be in trouble.. advice?
Hey everyone, sorry it's been so long. Life has been extremely hectic the past year. I came on here last year worried about 2 nodules in my left lung found on ct scan. I was suppose to go back and have them rescanned to make sure they were not growing. Well, not long after I lost my health insurance and had no idea what to…
My only parent (dad) has stage IV lung cancer and I am devastated. Need someone to talk to.
My name is Denise..I'm 30 years old. My dad just got diagnosed with lung cancer on July 25. It has almost been 2 months...some days are good and some days are bad. He completed 14 radiation treatments but no chemo. The oncologist says it would be too toxic for him. He has lost 30 pounds and is now down to 134 an he is 5'9.…
showing no signs of deteriation
My 88 year old dad who has smoked all his life was diagnosed in March 2012 with inoperable lung cancer. His doctor told him he had 3 to 4 months to live. He did not get any treatment nor his he on any medication for the cancer. This is almost 6 months later and he has had no discomfort or any sign of feeling ill. Has…
LOOKING FOR INFO FROM SOMEONE WHO IS IN MY SHOES
I was almost a 2 year NED from SCC of the tonsil with mets to lumphnodes in right side of neck. I now have numerous lymph nodes and 2 small tumors in the right side of my lung. The lymph nodes are in the mediastynum area, and the 2 tumors are in the right lower lobe. After the biopsy yesterday, my Onco Doc has said surgery…
Overwhelmed
A right upper lobe spiculated nodule was found on a ct scan of my neck I had after a car accident. My mother died of lung cancer when I was 19 so I was freaked out. My regular doctor told me protocol is to wait 3 months - 50, smoke,overweight, family history- I thought there is no way I am waiting. Pulmonary doc measured…
He rejects ALL suggestions that will make his life easier
My husband has terminal lung cancer. He is exhausted, and has huge anxieties about urgently needing to get to pee, and has really bad "depression". We don't think it is depression. We think it is very weird wiring in his head related to OCD. Anyway, for all the things he sees as problems, or that make him depressed and…
Help
My name is Julie and I am on the Thyroid Cancer boards. I am a three year survivor of Thyroid Cancer with double metastasis to the Lymph nodes. Oh, and who can forget my second primary cancer of Melanoma, which my Grandmother died from. Everyone in my family has had cancer which is why I am very active with ACS here in my…
Anyone had bad effects from Avastin??
Just wondering if anyone has had a bad experience with this drug? My husband had "very rare" side effects and hemmorraged to death after his second treatment? This happened in March of 2010, and I'm sure there must have been someone who also had a bad side effect. I know it can't help me, but was just curious to know.…
Secondary lung cancer
Hi everyone, I usually post on colon forum and I was hoping to get some info as to my left shoulder collarbone and lymph node swelling. I have stage 4 colon cancer with lung and liver mets. For the past 4 weeks I have been experiencing chronic left collarbone pain which is now swollen at the end and I have swollen lymph…

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