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Lung Cancer

Archives for November 2012

3 cm. right lower lung nodual
Hello ! First off what's this inspire link about ? Is it seperate from this board or part of it ? I can't find it anywhere. I was in yesterday for results and decission making on the crap in the lung. I'm also a H/N (acc) survivor. They feel VATS in my case would be most beneficial in my case as we may be dealing with…
2.5 to 2.9 cm adenocarcinoma right lower lobe single nodule
Hello everyone – I hate to join your group but darn looks like I am in. Need all your help and input if possible. 50 year old male, good health, life time smoker that just quit, thanks to cancer. My journey started with a sinus infection from hell lasted about six weeks moved down to my upper chest, ent doc said it was…
Stage 3B NED
Hi all. My farther was diagnosed in August with stage 3B non-small-cell adeno carcinoma. He went through 30-40 radiation treatments 5 days a week, and chemo once a week. He had his scans and met with his doctor today and they said NED no evidence of disease. What does this mean? How likely is this to reoccur again. Hes…
Dad has Stage IV Lung Cancer
I am from the Kidney Cancer discussion board as I am 11 months post-op for Stage I RCC. However, 4 weeks ago my Dad was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer, spread to liver and brain. He has since had 5 radiation treatments for the brain tumor. He is being treated at the Duke Cancer Center. Most days he refused to eat or…
Feliz dia de Thanksgiving
Hola a todos.. Been away from the site. Happy to say all my tests have Come back negative. Still being closely monitored due to another 1mm module on my upper left lung. Recuperation from a VAST (3/30/12) surgery has been tuff But I'm 70% better. One of my docs said I can apply for SSI since I had major surgery but I…
So Much to be Thankful For
So much to be thankful for! We're here : ) Another Thanksgiving to celebrate, another day of living, our families and friends who are our caregivers and motivators, the medical staff and technology... the list goes on. Many, many thanks to each of you for sharing your experiences, hopes, fears, referrals and humor. There's…
Question for LC group
Hey everyone ! I've posted mainly in the H/N group. I have mets due to original tumor in the neck area to the lungs. Am I on the right board here for answers ? I'm assumming the tx's would be similar ? If not please let me know I should be elsewhere. Thanks ! Katie
Anybody in our little group here on Crizotinib (Xalkori) now?
My first shipment is coming in next Tuesday, and I'm interested in anybody's experiences. I'm talking more along the lines of how well you're tolerating it than about effectiveness. I'm going to maintain a positive outlook on that as I did with the first-line chemo and rads, but would be interested in knowing whether this…
Where are you Soccer Freaks?
Haven't seen any posts from Soccer Freaks for a long time. Does anyone know if he's okay???
Third Annual Shine A Light On Lung Cancer Program
For those of you in southeast Michigan. Please join us if you can. Co-sponsored by the Lung Cancer Alliance November 14, 2012. 5:30-7 pm St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor Campus 5305 Elliot Dr. Ypsilanti, MI Administration Building Program Highlights: Advancements in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatments Lung…
Another from the H/N group
Hey there ! Been reading some posts from you, and guessing I'm ready to post. I have adenoid cystic carcinoma. Was post surgery and rads almost a yr...and recently told this is back. I'm pretty sure I had lung mets before, but with a clinic that wasn't knowlegable with ACC. I am now with a great group of drs. that have the…
new
I am new to this site. Looking for support. I was diagnosed with stage3B lung cancer. Looking for others like me. Been on lung chat never see anyone on to talk with. I have been threw 30 radiation treatments so far along with once a month chemo. Lost down to 97 pounds so havent had anymore chemo since september. Had a ct…
stage 4 lung cancer - please give me hope
I started out on the prostate discussion board because my husband was diagnosed with advanced aggressive prostate cancer in January of this year. He had 40 radiation treatments and has been on hormone therapy for 8 months. He came down with what we thought was a cold in August that never went away. After several doctors…
No more treatments
The doctor told my husband today that he didn't feel the side effects of the chemo weren't worth the minor benefits of the chemotherapy any more and he felt we should let nature take it's course. So, no more treatments.
First Post
Hello all, I found this site and recently registered.. What a wonderful site full of compassion and information. My wife of 44 (65) years was diagnosed in July with Stage IV lung cancer that spread to her brain, adrenal gland, and femur. She has just finished her 4th round of carbo/taxol, 3 on 1 off. He has planned on 6…
Can misdiagnosis contribute to lung cancer
My wife just recently passed away from NSCLC. Prior to the discovery of the lung tumor, she had a history of asthma and bronchitis. So 2 years ago, the annual pollen season hit pretty hard, including me with no history of seasonal allergies. My wife began coughing significantly so the doctor began treating for asthma and…
LUNGevity walks for a Lung Cancer Cure
More than $1 million was raised for LC research. Read about the Washington DC walk: http://m.nbcwashington.com/nbcwashington/pm_107907/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=caypXSEz Lets grow this thing!
november is lung cancer month
I have cll and September is leukemia month hardly any recognition. November is lung cancer month. My wife has lung cancer. Do you think there will be any recognition.
november is lung cancer month
I have cll and September is leukemia month hardly any recognition. November is lung cancer month. My wife has lung cancer. Do you think there will be any recognition.
what is going on?
As most of you know, my husband was diagnosed june 2011 w/NSCLC; six months later his sister was diagnosed with leukemia (she died in August) ...my brother called today and told me his wife was just diagnosed with SCLC she also has bergers disease (caused by smoking ) and has had multiple amputations of her legs and…
treatment for sclc limited
Hi, My husband, 41 was diagnosed with sclc. he started chemo on oct 22nd and got 1 day cisplatin/etopiside and then 2 more days of etopiside and a neulesta shot on day 4. He is getting this regimen every 4 weeks and will start radiation with next cycle on nov 19h. Does this sound normal. I read so much about people getting…

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