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Lung Cancer

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…
Non-smoker Female Diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer
Hello everyone, I'm new to the board as my mother was recently diagnosed with extensive staged small cell lung cancer. She's meeting the disease head on and we're already going through the standard prescribed treatment, starting with 6 cycles of chemo. At the same time, father and I have been been perplexed by someone with…
Tumor Markers
Hello, I am familiar with tumor markers for GI cancers and have had CA19-9 and CEA blood tests done regularly. Is there a similar tumor marker for Lung cancer? If there is, will you please share some information. Thanks, Ed
Slower heart rate after radiation & carbo/taxol chemo?
I was treated with radiation and carbo/taxol chemo for stage 3 lung cancer in 2016. Surgery to remove my lower left lobe showed that the tumor was dead and I have been cancer free since then. Since completing treatment, I have noticed that my blood pressure is lower and my heart rate is slower than before my diagnosis. I…
Upper left lobectomy
I had a VATS surgery on April 13, 2018 and I seem to get really short of breath just going up one flight of steps or if I sweep my floor. I have never had Asthma before but this is very much like an Asthma attack where my bronchial tubes tighten up. I also have this cough that refuses to go away. Please tell me this gets…
Imfinzi
Has anyone been treated with the immunotherapy Imfinzi? If so, how many treatments have you had?
Nerve damage
I'm new to CSN but do have a question or two. I had a lobectomy on my right lung on Dec. 4th 2017. I'm still experiencing what I've been told is nerve damage caused by the surgery and chest tubes it's from my right abdomen and up my right side. Also I have this empty pit feeling in my stomach that never goes away and I…
Stage 4 Lung Cancer with Mets...and curing it.
When I found out my mother had stage 4 lung cancer with lymph and brain mets I in no way considered it a death sentence. She did not want chemo or radiation so I had to see what there was out there that could help her. I researched MANY supplements and alternative cures and decided on a path based on weeks of study and…
Ground Glass of the Lung Syndrome and Cancer
Hi, I am new to the forum. Last summer I was diagnosed with Ground Glass of the Lung Sydrome. Over this past year there was a series of unsuccessful biopsy attempts, an increase in size of one of the lesions, and, finally, a PET Scan that was positive for cancer. In March I had surgery to remove my left lower lobe and a…
Best no dust cat litter
Hi, I normally hang out on the colorectal cancer board, but my cancer has spread to my lungs, so I wanted to share what I found out about cat litters, because I decided to find the best litter to avoid inhaling the dust that all the popular clay clumping litters can cause. I spent about 3 hours researching on the internet,…
lung nodules could this be cancer
Hello I'm new here and I was just hoping for any insight on my situation or to just see if anyone else had same problem and turned out to be cancer or not. 2 years ago i was hospitalized because i had a high fever of 103.5 shortness of breath and had a ct scan done first night at er found a few nodules through out both…
Carcinoid-related Lobectomy
Hi all, I'm relatively young (31 years old) and was recently diagnosed with a 5 cm carcinoid tumor in my lung. Luckily it hasn't spread nor do I have any symptoms - they found it while doing a CT on my neck for a totally unrelated issue. So on the grand scheme of things - I'm quite lucky. The less fortunate part is that…

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