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Lung Cancer

Archives for January 2018

Nodules and unspecific abnormal finding within lung fields
Hello everyone... I have a question and hoping I can get some advice/help/clarification as what to do.... I do not have a lung cancer dx, however I was dx with endometrial cancer with lymphovascular invasion , pathology report as of Dec 8, 2017. I had a full radical hyst, removal of cervix, uterus, tubes and both ovaries.…
Stage IV Adenocarcinoma of the Lung
Hello all, I do no want to give a whole lot of specifics as I am a medical profesisonal (no Oncology is not my speciality) with a loved one who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Adenocarcinoma. This particular individual is a male approximately 60 years of age, never a smoker, an avid runner, and eats an extremely…
Some info on MPNST. Please help
My mum (55) was diagnoised with MPNST on her lung. I read it is a very rare cancer. I know there are not a lot people with this cancer. Can anyone please provide some info?
Help? Discussion on how to deal with caregiving a family member. How to not lose yourself...
Hello anyone, For the last few months I've been my younger sisters primary caregiver. My sister was diagnosed July 2017 with stage 4 lung cancer (I don't know which kind) and is not seeking treatment (I am fine with her decision). She is still with us. I've got a list of things I'd like to discuss: 1. What to do when your…
lung mass
Hello, I care for my 93 yr old mother with farily severe dementia. she has for some time a shortness of breath, horseness, and trouble swallowing. she also has had an ongoing cough. she recently(Saturday AM) woke from her sleep with a mouth full of blood. I cleand her up and took her into the emergancy room. while there…
3mm nodule on lung
Hello everyone, I am new to the group and like most people here, found my way to this site in light of a recent finding. I had an abdominal CT scan done on Monday and in reading the study the radiologist noticed a 3mm nodule located on the base of my left lung. Needless to say my heart sank and I immediately started…
Ribs shattering after radiation
My husband had stage 3b non small cell lung cancer in 2003. He underwent chemo and radiation(over radiated) ultimately having entire right lung removed and left lung lifted above bronchial split. He had many complications with the surgery most likely cause extensive burning inside due to excess radiation. He was in a coma…
Imfinzi
Is anyone using the new immunotheraphy drug called Imfinizi, for persons who are NSCLC3, who finished radation/chemo, but were non-surgicial? This seemed to become considered new treatment which passed FDA standards and is now allowed by most insurance companies. My doctor is suggesting that I take this treatment now that…
standard of care for 1B mixed Tumor
Hi. I lost a friend recently to lung cancer. He had been dx with stsge 1B lung cancer, mixed tumor. the doctors did not recommend adjuvant chemo or rads. He had bone pain before and after the surgery, which worsened. Two years later, his PCP recommended an MRI on his leg, where they found a huge tumor, mets from lung…
New and scared
Hi I've been under CT scan observation for the last 3 years and just say my pulmonary yesterday. Was shown my scans and was told I have a cracked glass nodule that has gone from 7.8mm to 12.4mm in the last year. He has set me up for follow-up in 6 months and said I'm at the pre-cancerous stage. Doctor said surgeon probably…
New member/Multi-focal Adenocarcinoma
Hello- I am new to this site. Three months ago I finished my 4th lung cancer treatment, Photon Radiation, for Multi-focal Adenocarcinoma of the lung. When I shared my first announcement that my cancer was back again I was encouraged to write a blog. That announcement became my first post. In 1997 my first cancer showed up…
Im new and scared
Hi to all, my name is Stuart Im 50 years old, last February I had a full nephrectomy of my cancerous right kidney, then in my September CT scan 2 nodules were noticed,one on each of my lungs so another scan was arranged for December. Today I was seen by my oncologist with the results and have been told that I have…
New Diagnosis Lung cancer upper right lobe combined with Stage 5 renal failure
Hi all Im new to this group and I wondered if you would not mind answering some questions I have. Tweave years ago I had a kidney transplant which has now failed Seven months ago my consultant nephrologist suspected the possibility of a renal lymphoma and ordered an ultrasound scan. This returned clear but as it was the…
Metastatic Bone Marrow Cancer from SCLC
Hello- Has anyone experienced SCLC metasticisizing to the bone marrow? My dad is 79 and recenctly diagnosed with SCLC metatatisized to the liver, bones and bone marrow. I am looking for a realistic prognosis. Can anyone share information or their stories? Thank you!
Lung nodes found on CT scan prior to kidney cancer surgery
I had a partial nephrectomy 10/12/17. Small tumor. Stage 1a NO MO. Very lucky. However, my lung ct showed 4 nodules and 1 granuloma. There were 2 nodules on each side and they were somewhat symmetrical In location. Sizes 5mm 3mm 2mm and 2mm. i had no risk factors for the kidney cancer, non-smoker, female, not over weight,…
NSCLC STAGE 1B need opinions n support prior to 2nd onc opinion
I recently joined the group and enjoy reading and learning from some of you. I am 60 yrs old and in good health other than Stage 1B NSCLC squamos cell. I had a 4.3 cm tumor with left lung lobectomy and lymphadenectomy in Nov. Ended up stage p2a NO MO with clear margins, moderately differentiated, spiculated egdes and…
Scan after treatment of SCLC
Hi all, My dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in August (10 cm mass) after a biopsy of a mass found in a CAT scan. He quickly started chemo because his doctor felt it was the most important. After the first round of chemo we finally did a PET scan and found that the cancer had responded and was down to about 8cm…

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