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Lung Cancer

Archives for January 2014

Who really wants to know.....
I am recently diagnosed (3 months) with adenocarcinoma with tumors in both shoulder muscles, right lung, hip, knee, etc etc. obviously metasticized. I have had a week of radiation and am having chemo everY 3 weeks. I know no one really wants to say but I'm a planner and can't wrap my head arowhat how to prepare. Should I…
My dad was diagnosed w lung cancer, now has metastized to brain, 2 more WBRT days....
I'm looking to talk to someone who might be going through what I am experiencing....depression, and anxiety....brave for my dad....but crying every day when I get back home....not sure how to deal with this?
have lung nodules but are shrinking on own
Hello all ! ..Did anyone here get diagnosed with lung nodules that grew a bit from one scan to the next but then shrunk a bit on the third scan and still get treated as it was cancer? I also have asthma and on a high dose of advair and take one singular daily. for years my breathing tests have sucked and have only inproved…
Has anyone eaten Miso to help with radiation side effects?
I was told Miso helps counteract the side effects of radiation . Just curious if anyone has tried it? Thanks
Rectal Cancer, not Colon, that spread to lungs
Hi, my husband was diagnosed with Rectal Cancer it'll be 3 yrs ago this March. Shortly after the diagnosis, treatments, surgery on rectum, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. His onc said it was from the rectal cancer. A few days ago we went for ct scan and the tumors had grown considerably since last scan. Biggest tumor is…
Tarceva Cost / Financial Assistance
Hi, all. Need some help and/or advice. My mother was just diagnosed with NSCLC, Stage 4. She has coimpleted radiation and the doctor wants to put her on Tarceva. We have been told her portion of the copay is $2600 for a 30 day supply. This will be impossible for them to maintain. We asked Genotech for financial relief with…
Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer Metastasis to Brain
Hello All, My family is in the beginning stages of this and I would like to hear if anyone has had a similar experience. A little over a week ago, my mother (a VERY FIT 81-year old) exhibited stroke-like symptons while talking to a friend (she began speaking gibberish, etc.) She was rushed to the hospital and, upon further…
CSN study
Please excuse the long post. A number of members have posed questions on the discussion boards or emailed me for more information about the CSN study that has been underway since November 2013. I thought it might be helpful to post the most common questions and my answers. What is the CSN survey? What is its purpose? The…
new and don't understand my results from PET Scan
I'm awaiting my biopsy to come back.. they only biopsy one of the nodules, which was the largest. the first was 15 x 18 mm and is not hepermetabolic with an SUV of 1.0. The second is a 13 x 17 mm with mildly hypermetabolic with and SUV of 2.6 and the 3rd is a right posterior medial pleural based nodular that is 22 xx 26 mm…
Pleural Effusion and Draining
Has anyone here had pleural effusion and had to have it drained? How do they do it? Is it painful? Do you have to stay overnight in the hospital? Did it help you with your breathing once it was done? I have started having trouble breathing and the last xray a few weeks ago showed that I now have pleual effusion, so, I am…
Unsure of stage of lung cancer
Hello everyone!!! I am new to this and have a few questions. About a month or so ago my mother had a bronchoscopy because she had a spot on her right lung. After that she wasn't the same. She then went to the er about 3 days later and found out she had pneumonia. She was let out of the hospital 4 or 5 days later. Well 2 or…
swelled feet and ankles bone marrow animia
1 mounth after last chemo and my feet and ankles are swelled up always any one else experence this dr. says its not chemo related? any help. Also told me i got bone marrow animia from chemo no energy or streanth, am 65yrs and was in good shape befor the treatment is this common anyone know?
Which insurance company has moores ucsd cancer center in network?
Sparing no cost, I need to get insurance that includes moores lung cancer center at ucsd in network. Anyone know which carrier does? best, ryan
Lung cancer from colon cancer - options for my mom
Hello, i am new to this site but so happy I've found a place to share my thoughts during this battle we have been fighting with my mom. She was disgnosed 4 years ago with colon cancer and it's now spread into very small nodules in her lungs. She had undergone at least 30+ chemo treatments (she is a very strong lady) but…

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