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Lung Cancer

SUV decrease from original PET
My first PET showed an SUV of 52.5. The recent PET report (2 months after chemo and radiation treatments) shows SUV of 2.3. I assume this is a good thing but do not have an appointment with my oncologist for another week. Just wondered if anyone knows if a decrease means inflimation or if cancer is still there.
Just had ct scan when should I tell family?
59 yr old former smoker quit 5 years ago. Had chest X-ray and EKG during routine physical. I was worried about EKG results since they have been abnormal in the past but instead I was referred to radiology for CT scan due to a shadow on my chest X-ray. I have no symptoms so thankful that if there is an issue it was caught…
Extensive SCLC
I am searching for survivors of extensive SCLC. My husband was diagnosed 4 months ago, taking carboplatin & etoposide, and radiation. Thank you.
Small Cell lung cancer extensive stage SURVIVORS needed!!!!
Hello! My mother Sherry, age 55, was just diagnosed with small cell lung cancer extensive stage. Everything has happend so quickly from living a normal healthy life to finding out my mom has cancer and starting treatment and then being hospitalized fighting for her life all in a matter of 3 weeks. I am her daughter Jane…
Feeling kind of cornered here...
My father (75 years old) has been receiving chemo treatment for stage 4 (metastatic) lung cancer at the local Veteran's Administration, and they seem to be trying very hard to force him into an immunotherapy clinical trial at the adjoining Moffitt Cancer Center. It seems to be all risk, (they want to give him one of 2…
New to forum and scared of the unknown
Hi there, Less than 3 months ago I took a fall and a 9mm lung nodule was incidentally discovered in my left lower lobe from an abdomen CT that caught the bottom half of my lungs. I have been having issues with not being able to catch my breath as well as I’d like and a general feeling of shortness of breath. I saw a…
Stage 1b adenocarcinoma of lung on wedge resection
I am a 53 year old female (recent ex-smoker) and I just got a diagnosis after having a wedge resection of my right lung apex, 1b adenocarcinoma (poorly defined) with >3mm margin on excision... could have been worse I guess. I still have a lesion in my right retrocrural area (under diaphragm near backbone) but the…
Stage 4 lung cancer and chemo
We are new here. My wife was having problems getting enough oxygen. Our PCP put her on 24/7 oxygen and referred her to an EENT after CT showed enlarged lymph node and small mass in her right lung. He did a Bronchoscopy and took some cells from the affected lymph node. It was small cell cancer. Went to an Oncologist he did…
Pain & appetite after lung removal
I'm 42, stage 3b, had right lung removed 01/15/03. Looks like 90 percent chance of cure! I am so thankful since I have young kids. Anyone out there with info about the pain after surgery. It's been 10 months and I still have pain that feels like it's muscular or bone related within the chest cavity. The doctors tell me…
lung cancer spread to stomach and lymph nodes
A close friend has been diagnosed recently with stage 4 lung cancer which has spread to stomach and lymph nodes in his neck. He is 76 yrs old and had a heart attack ,he has had one treatment of chemo. Family was called in Sun but then Mon he rallied and was alert and ate . His EF heart rate is 20%. Can anyone tell me what…
My mom has Stage IV Lung Cancer
Dear readers, My mom is 63yo and she was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer about 8 months ago (brain, bones, and liver mets). She is a fighter and is doing everything she needs to do in order to feel better. She has chemo treatment every month, completed several radiotherapy sessions for the brain mets. I am her primary…
lung mass
ive been having blood in my phlegm thats comes and goes. gone for a week to 9 days back for a day or so. pink in color, had an xray came back clear showing nothing. all blood work was good. had CT scan this past Friday.My PC called said that they see a mass on the lung and two nodules.I have no cough or pains that i havent…
5mm nodule on lung
I went to Doctor's Care this morning, because I have had a bad cold (allergy probably) for the last two and 1/2 weeks and not getting any better. They took a chest xray to make sure i did not have pneumonia. I do not. But they found a 5mm nodule in the top left part of my lung, and a few smaller nodules in the top right…
Many questions
I am a 42 yr old female, About 6 years ago my doctor sent me for an MRI on my lymph nodes in my neck because she had noticed they had been swollen for a long period of time. MRI showed several enlarged lymph nodes and nodules on my thyroid. Was told they were gonna keep an eye on them and do imaging yearly. I have went…
Survival rate for Stage IV NSCLC - Adenocarcinoma
Hello, My mother was recently diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer - adenocarcinoma. The cancer has spread to both lobes of the lung, the brain and the bone. I would love to hear any stories of survival as I want to give my mom some hope. The Doctor tells her she can't live more than a year and I believe this is causing her…
Lung cancer and not trusting your doctor anymore
So I have had lung cancer twice. The second time I told my doctor to remove the whole lobe if it was cancer again or larger than we thought but he wedged it now I have spots rwo small and one larger which my doctor didn tell me about, my oncologist did She showed me the whole scan. I think my doctor is so afraid of being…
New to this site. 5.5 cm mass. Very nervous
Hi, I am new to this board. Three weeks ago I was diagnosed with a mass in my lower right lung that was 5 and 1/2 CM by 4 1/2 cm. Today I went in for the biopsy and the mass was 4.8 CM by 4.2 cm can these masses change depending on the direction you're laying in the CT machine? Or could The Mass actually be shrinking which…
Lung cancer has metastasised
A friend of mine has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer which has now spread to his stomach and throat. Lung is stage 4, I do not know about stage of other areas. He is being treated with chemo only. Why would this be the only treatment? Also, if stahge 4 in lungs, does this mean same stage in other areas?
Treatment option questions
A friend has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The first treatment plan was radiation and chemo. Two days b4 treament was to start, it was decided to not go that route but to do chemo injections only. I have been thru my own battle with the beast ( not lung), so have had some experience on a different level. My team…
Small cell lung cancer remission stories
i have been diagnosed with Small cell and taking chemo /radiatio now.....I want to put this in remission for my kids sake..... Any one tried anything naturopathy to put behind this....
sclc stage 4 - personality changes
Hello all, I know there are multiple topics on personality changes during and after chemo and radiation. I know about chemo brain and roid rage. My mother, (age 55), just finished her second line treatment of chemo, however she has made it to the two year mark and, luckily, for being diagnosed with sclc hers are being…
Deciphering Test
Hi! My mom had a chest CT scan with contrast. Based on the results, the primary care doctor recommended a PET scan. Even with a referral, it’s going to be at least a month before she can get in to see a specialist. We want to try to understand if this is something to really worry about, or if this could be nothing.
Questions Re: Diagnosis
Hi everyone, My grandmother (age 75) was recently received an unconfirmed diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer with possible mets in her stomach lymph nodes (not sure where else yet). After complaining of some minor wheezing for a several months, an x-ray revealed a 4cm mass in the upper lobe of her right lung, and scattered…
Lung Cavity after Lobectomy
I had an upper right lobectomy on February 1, 2018. Had a few complications, 10 days in ICU, and have had oxygen problems since. My doctor feels that once my "empty cavity" fills up, the oxygen will come back. I was using less oxygen, but then when I got back to normal life, commuting to work, shopping etc., my oxygen…
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…
how worried should i be?
So yesterday I had a ct scan to look for kidney stones, but the news I got was very unexpected. The image caught a glimpse of my lungs. The doctor has informed me that I have 2 nodules in the lower lobe of my right lung, one is 6.5mm the other 6mm. Now I have an appointment with my reg dr on monday, what should I be…
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…
After 6 years NED -- My Cancer Novel Has Been Published
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adenocarcinoma - lobectomy - and a comfy chair
Hello, My name is Sara and I was just diagnosed with stage 1 adenocarcinoma of the right upper lobe of my lung. Trying to prepare for recovery after surgery. I have heard that a comfy recliner is a must because it is too hard to breathe lying down. My doctor says the chair wont make any difference. I still think I should…
Oasis of Hope
If you’re considering Oasis of Hope hospital, my advice to you is too go at your own risk. My brother, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, went there with high hopes and good spirits. While there he encountered a language barrier problem and a delayed response for pain medication which was finally administered…

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