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Lung Cancer

Archives for June 2016

Ground Glass Nodular Opacities
February I had pneumonia bad! Spent 4 days in the hospital found out I had bacterial pneumonia. Also with the CT found out that I have a 1cm groundglass nodular opacity within the apex of the right upper lobe. There are also smaller scatter groundlgass nodular opacities within the lungs. There is no airspace consolidation.…
Another night in the hospital when will it end
My 69 year old beautiful mother is dying in the hospital aND I'm laying on my makeshift bed on the floor. I'm so heartbroken I don't know how I will ever get over it. Sometimes I wish I would die as well. How Many more nights can this go on were both so tired . How much more drugs can she take. She's so strong she's…
Dad newly diagnosed, searching for other daughter caregivers
Hello community, My dad was recently diagnoised with stage 4 lung cancer. He will begin his chemotherapy this upcoming Monday and I've been an emotional wreck. I am his primary caregiver and it hasn't been easy processing everything. Although I have a lot of support from my family and friends, I feel very isolated and…
Elderly and Alimpta
Good afternoon: I am taking care of my 85 y/o mother who has adeno-ca of the lung; diagnosed very early, stage 1A 2 yrs. ago; undwent Radiation, did well but had microscopic substernal spread last yr; underwent 6 wks radiation, did great. Then 2 months ago had increasing shortness of breath, went in and CT showed multiple…
abnormal CT scan results
Hi... I had a CT scan done on 5/31 due to shortness of breath. I'm a former smoker ( 2 packs/day for over 30 years). It showed enlarged lymph nodes >2cm. My CRNP said she "does not know how to interpret this" and referred me to a pulmonary doc but appointment is not until end of July. Has anyone else has this finding and…

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