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All CSN members are invited!
It’s finally happening! We are happy to announce that as early as tonight, a new Chat application is being launched on CSN. It is NOT Java-based and it DOES support members using mobile devices. To access chat, you must be a CSN member and logged on. Once logged on, all you have to do is click chat in your left navigation…
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Recent caregiver, need some support
Hi all, First off, I know I don't know you and I know y'all sure as Hell don't know me, but I'm really desperate for someone (maybe more) to just talk to. I'm Samantha (not my real name, but close enough) and I moved from NYC to GA to suppprt my parents in my mother's battle. She has Stage 3 lung cancer, of a type that…
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Stage 4 lung cancer - treatment question
I was diagnosed a week ago with Stage 4 lung cancer spread to the T12 in the bone. To say the very least I was shocked and very scared and have had anxiety and panic attacks ever since. My question is this: I have been given 2 options of treament. One is: high dose chemotherapy once every 3 weeks. Two is: low dose…
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Small cell lung cancer stage 4 mets to brain and kidney
A week and a half ago, my mother collapsed from coughing up blood. Things happened so fast. What started out as minor coughing blood (as if that could be minor in any way!) almost ended to her demise. She coded, then became stable and was transferred to a major hospital in Maine. She was hooked up to a breathing tube, ng…
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I Am A Newbie
Hello To everyone .......Iam just browsing pretty new to the site.....I don't see a site for tonsil cancer maybe someone can guide me ....................I definitly need a tour guide..
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PET Scan results wasn't what I expected
I'm new to this board and hoping to hear others experiences. I recently had a PET Scan for Stage III Vulvar Cancer. I had finished my treatments and had a biopsy that showed no evidence of malignacy. However the PET Scan found 1 small nodule was discovered in my upper right lung but everything else is clear. My Doctor said…
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Sharing stories of Hope and Inspiration
I am now a ten year and seven-time lung cancer survivor. I know how lucky to be beating the odds and decided to celebrate my decade of survival by producing a new documentary called "Richard's Rays of Hope" about my journey, and that of my family and loved ones, to create greater awareness and hope for people impacted by…
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Looking for survivors
I'm just trying to find other lung cancer patients similar to me. I am 53, non-smoker, otherwise excellent health. Was diagnosied in January, stage 4 with metastatsis to lymph nodes and spine. I'm responding well to chemo. All lung cancer people seem to be in their 70's and smokers. I would like to try to connect with some…
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Spam Emails
We have been made aware of another round of spam emails being sent to users. While we try to have security in place to handle such emails, we cannot always catch them all. If you have received an email asking for money, please do not respond to the email or the private email address that was given by the sender. Please…