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Well, well, well...
It was suggested to me that I check out CancerGrace.org to learn about my diagnosis of NSCLC Stage III so I did. After reading one of Dr. West's posts on lymph node involvement, it was clear that when mediastinal lymph nodes appear normal but during surgery test positive for microscopic cancer cells, a 5-year survival is…
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It's Been a Long Time
Hi Everyone It has been a really long time since I have posted on the board. I took it very hard when we lost Glenna. I needed a break and was just busy living my life as normally as possible. I had a great run on Tarceva which gave me 18 months of relativly normal life with few side effects. In May it was discovered I had…
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Lung cancer / squamous cell
Has anyone had cancer from head and neck invade the lungs? Please share your treatment regiment. Husband has been fighting head and neck four 4 years wit 4 surgeries, intense radiation and heavy chemo. Cancer pops up year after year and now in lung. Surgeru Thurs to remove four areas in left lung. laurab
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chemotherapy treatment
After being diagnosed 3 years ago with lung cancer followed by surgery, on my last checkup, cancer was found in the pleura which is contained in that location. Chemo treatment began this June and after 3 treatments, my Ct.Scan showed that they had all shrunk which was great news. I am continuing for 3 more treatments and…
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After treatment help
This is for my father in law who has survived terminal stage 4 lung cancer. It has been a year and a half since my father in law was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 lung cancer. Though a miracle from God he has survived this painful process. Just recently he has contacted my wife and he is going thru some depression. He…
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newly diagnosed stage IV lung cancer in dad
My dad just found out he had lung cancer on my birthday. In the last week he as undergone a bronch, ct scan and pet scan. His cancer has is in the right lobe, left lobe lymph nodes, liver and bones of the lower back and hip. He received his first round of chemo therapy on Monday. It is a regimin of avastin, almita,…
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Lung cancer
My wife has lung cancer and is having a lot of trouble with the chemo. We have our doults if she can continue chemo
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First post-treatment PET
I am new to this site and hope to find some good information here from other lung cancer patients. I've been to many med sites on internet and read extensively about lung cancer. I am stage 3 adeno and had cancerous lymphs outside lung removed. I completed first round of treatments (chemo/radiation) and just had my follow…
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have lung cancer and am alone
I joined this site a couple months ago and then grew ill and physically incapacitated so didn't have energy for using internet; reserved energy for medical trearments but am trying hard to expand myself and seek some advice/answers from others facing lung cancer. Where I live, there are many support groups for breast…
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Lung Cancer Types
Lung cancer is a disease that is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the lung tissues. In case it is left untreated, the growth spreads beyond the lungs in a process known as metastasis into the rest of the body and adjacent tissues. There are differences in lung... READ MORE…
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Non small cell Adenocarcinoma
Had first appt with my Dad today. Dr has recommended either Cisplatin and Etoposide together or doing Carboplatin. He has been diagnosed with Stage III A lung cancer with lymph node involvement. He is 68 and in very good health. He will also have daily radiation for 6 weeks. Any advice on which way to procede would be…
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My mom has extensive SCLC/mets
The Monday after Mother's Day of this year, my mom was diagnosed with extensive small cell lung cancer. After many tests, it was discovered that it has spread into her liver, her skill bone, her lympnodes as well as other bones in her body, it is widespread. She has been in and out of the hospital since the second week of…
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What Did You Have for Pain Relief After a Thoracotomy
I recently had a thoracotomy on my left side on July 31,2013. They removed a plum sized mass from the lower left lung. I also have severe nerve damage pain from when I had a bilateral mastectomy w/node removal for breast cancer. I am in excruciating amounts of pain.I know this is a very painful surgery but holy smokes. I…
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chemotherapy and not wanting to talk or do anything
Hye, Dad is running on chemotherapy, i realized this chemo has made him talk less, like he doesnt interact much , he answer questions in one word answers only. I dont know if hes depressed or something but from the way i look at him he looks kinda fine. any idea what i can do to make him interact more. Thanks for your help
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Newbie with questions on Cisplatin and Taxotere Questions
My husband was disgnosed with lung canfter the end of April. After all the tests, he had one very large tumor (8cm) in his lower right lung and no known metastisis. He was scheduled for a bilobectomy for mid June but it was delayed because he got extensive obstructive pneunomia and was hospitalized for 5 days. He did have…
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matastis to bone?
My husband was treated 2 years ago for base of tongue cancer. Follow up PET showed matastisized to both lungs. CT in July 2013 showed the largest node in the left lung has grown. My question concerns matastic to bones. He has had pain and weakness upon standing. Could this mean the cancer has spread to the bones? Thanks to…