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Has anyone else had stage 4 lung cancer with bone, pelvis and spine mets? Need advice
My mom was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with lung cancer with mets to pelvis and spine. No real lung symptoms but 1 smaller mass. A large mass in pelvis with multiple other lesions in spine. Main initial symptom was back pain that turned out to be a sacral mass. Had 12 bouts of radiation and then she fractured her pelvis (no…
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Dental implants stage 4 nsclc
I have Stage 4 nscls. I am on keytruda. Just finished a second 12 day radiation because a golf ball lymph node was found after I initially had reductiond of 78% of mediastinal mass and 62% in the lymph nodes. I will be rechecked in 6 to 8 weeks. If there are more growths or no shrinkage, i will be put on chemo. 2 days ago…
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sweats and chills
I am new to this forum/chat/network thing and not sure how it operates. My husband has stage IV lung cancer that metastasized to his liver. Fast forward, since the liver involvement he has severe night sweats (sometimes during the day as well) and shaking chills. He also said he has a constant tickle in his throat that…
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Sarcomatoid carcinoma of lungs
Hello dear members, Mother-in-law was just diagnosed with sarcomatoid carcinoma of lungs. We are looking for a second opinion and treatment options from somebody who has experience with this condition. She is 67. Any resources and pointers are highly appreciated. Thank you so very much
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Newly Found Lung Mass
I had told Kimberly (kfs52) and Griffithds that I would start a new forum topic. CSN member Loretta had suggested a separate forum, so that it would be easier to find responses. I learned just a few days ago that a CT scan showed a 3 cm mass on my lung and my doctor says is very unlikely that it is NOT cancer. I hope to…
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Stage IV adenocarcinoma lung cancer
My mom was recently diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma lung cancer. I brought her into the hospital last week because she had swelling in her face and shortness of breath. They found several masses in her right lung, one of which is causing svc syndrome. The mass is pushing on her superior vena cava causing the swelling…
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Lobectomy
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Symptoms and don't know what to do
Hi im a patient with the VA and a year ago I was seen for chest pain and an X-ray was done of my chest. The results were read by an outside radiologist and a spot was seen on my left lung. My Dr. didnt see this and I noticed the notes on my own 2 months later. I brought this to his attention and they rushed me in for a PET…
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When to involve hospice?
Hello to all, forgive me if this has been answered somewhere in the forum already. I just truly do not have the time to spend researching between work and caring for my grandfather. About two months ago he was diagnosed with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma and has a 12cm tumor on his mediastinum. He just received his 3rd chemo…
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Stage IV Non Small Cell Lung Cancer: Iressa Gefitinib or Naturopathy
Hi there, hope you are all well and having positive spirit. I am from the Philippines, i am joining this forum to ask about your experiences and knowledge about the drug "Iressa / Gefinitib". My sister, 35 Yo, was diagnosed with Satge IV NSCLC a month ago. She's been tested postive for eGFR and was prescribed the drug…
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What Should I Expect
Hi Everyone, I noticed your forum and wanted to reach out to you. I am 48 years old and was just diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma. I have a 3cm tumor in the empty space between my left lung and sternum; also, two lymphnodes showed metabolic activity near the tumor (near my sternum) Other than that, I for some reason,…
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What am I looking at - your thoughts/opinions
Hi everyone, I'm asking for some opinions about Lung Cancer, although I'm a Stage IV Colon Cancer 5+ year survivor. I'm on maintenance chemo, for my colon cancer, and doing quite well, according to my oncologist. Last Thursday June 29 I had a follow up PET/CT, because I complained about chronic, diffuse pain, of a 1-2…