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new and have ??
I have a few questions and will do my best to expalain as well as I can what is going on. I had my gallbladder surgery in oct , of course the hospital did a pre op cxr and it was clear. I have had bronchitis about 4 times last year and the last one was in Dec. In Dec i was coughing and sick for the whole month, tired and…
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To exchange personal advices to cope the best we can with our cancer
I am new to the network. Please write to me. Thanks Luciana
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advice
hello, im new to this. and i just wanted to know some things about lung canser from someone who has had it. i just found out my step dad has lung cancer. thats all i know, my step dad didnt tell me my mom did. he doesnt want me to know because he knows i would have a melt down, and he doesnt want to see that. so i just cry…
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Ear / Neck pain
I am a 50 year old female that was diagnosed with NSCLC Stage3B in Feb '06. I had surgery to remove right upper lobe, had chemo, recurrence in hilar lymph node and several other nodes 9 months later. I started on Tarceva in Nov.'06 and after about 7 months I have no sign of lung cancer. I was however diagnosed with bladder…
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Cancer pain medications
I'm just wondering about how my medications for pain compare to others and if there is a norm what that might be. I am a 45 year old man with stage IV lung cancer. I had a left neck dissection in June of 2008 and experienced major nerve damage in that area. I am taking 160 mg of oxycotin twice daily but lately it isn't…
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Question and advice??
Hello all, I'm new to this forum and am not really sure if I belong here or now... my story is like this: In the beginning of September my husband had two attacks where he had problems beating... being a smoker it scared him so much that he immediately stopped smoking... about ten days after quitting smoking he got severe…
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after effects
I finished with lung cancer chemo in september 07, here it is 8 months later. I am 46 years old and I am having severe..constant joint, muscle, and/ or bone pain,- in feet/ knees, both elbows... also heavy duty pre menopausal symptoms, sometimes hot flashes, sometimes very bad period pain. The reason I am writing is due to…
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Another Thanksgiving
Hope you all have a really good Day . Greg
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Results: Stable
I would like feedback on the results of my sister CAT scan, after having about 5-6 chemo, doctor says it's STABLE. She will be off chemo for 1 month, and will be checked. Is this a good sign, that it's stable and could it start again? I'm alittle lost on the results, what is next. God Bless ALL and Take Care
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Survey
Hey everyone, my name is Paul Hogan and I am currently a psychology student at the California State University in Fresno. I am currently conducting research on the life outlooks of cancer survivors. If you could spare 10 minutes of your time to take a survey, I would greatly appreciate it. I myself am a past cancer…
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Some Questions
I'm a seasoned caregiver and child of a Lung Cancer patient. My mother is state 3A NSCLC patient, and she had a lobectomy of her lower right lobe in May 2007. She went through 4 chemo rounds and had RFA for a small nodule back in Feb. Now it's November, they found a cluster of small tumors in the same spot where her RFA…
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Chemotherapy & anti oxidants
My mum 78y.o has recently been diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer & still being a full time carer for my dad who has alzheimers. Surgery/radiation werent options. She is undergoing her 4th cycle of chemo (carboplatin & navalbine)which has kept cancer stable, as well as being on complementary medicines which include high…
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Radiofrequency Ablation
Does anyone have experience with Radiofrequency Ablation for lung cancer. My husband had a nodule treated with RFA and has had some problems that have resulted in his being in the hospital for 6 days and counting. At the time the abltion sounds like a good idea vs surgery however given all the problems he has had I don't…
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How long does it take
I had my left lung removed complete in May of 2006. I still can not touch the front side of my chest from the bottom of my rib cage to the top of my boob. I know we are all different . I did the chemo carbo an taxol it took its tole . I have done a lot of different Meds none of them seem to work the pain Meds hide it but…
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lung cancer surgery recovery
My father had his upper left lobe removed 2-1/2 months ago. He is 75. His surgeon explained it can take up to six months to feel better but, instead, he seems to be getting more fatigued, with less of a desire to eat. Can anyone let me know if they (or their loved one) has experienced same. If so, how long did it last?
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newly dx
Anybody have adenocarcinoma of the lower right lung? Scheduled for vats surgery on 9/10/08. How bad is the surgery? They feel they caught it very early. But won't know for sure until after surgery.
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Can you help me on what I can do
Finally after almost 9 weeks my husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma that has spread to his bones. We will see an oncologist next week. We were told tonight that he will have radiation. Can anyone tell me what is involved? What the side effects will be? Also what can I give to him be keep his weight up…
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Overwhelmed
Hi. I have finished treatment for StageIII lung cancer(June 11). My last CT scan showed that the cancer spots are shrinking. My 'problem' is that I get over one thing and then something else shows up (high thyroid numbers, ground glass infiltrates). My radiologist,the person who basically took me by my hand and helped me…
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pain and how to help with it
My husband was recently diagnosed with lung cancer that has spread to the bone. Does anyone know what is given to a patient that is in pain. He is not yet scheduled for chemo or radiation. We are waiting for the doctors call to let us know what comes next. There has to be something to make him comfortable. Does anyone have…
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Hyperbaric Chamber
Has anyone tried the Hyperbaric Chamber, in any of their treatments? It is not PROVEN to be effective in the cure of lung cancer, but many people say it does. You are put in a special chamber and breathe in pure oxygen. It sure cures nd helps alot of other lung ailments. Just wondering!
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I'm new to this please help
My husband was recently diagnosed with bladder and lung cancer. The only thing I know is that the lung cancer has spread to the bone. We won't know until atleast Wednesday what kind and what stage it is in. I'm very angry because my husband fought in Vietnam where they used Agent Orange. He comes home makes it through…
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Not sure what to think!
I went the the ER a week ago. My life has been turned upside down since then. I was having chest pains and thought it was an anxiety attack. All my heart test came out good. The doctors did x-rays and then a cat scan. They said that I have masses on both sides of my lungs. Did a bronoscopy and he "thinks" he got a scraping…
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Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment
My mother has small cell lung cancer and it has now hit the nodes and is touching the liver. She has gone through radiation and chemo. It did shrink the areas, but they are increasing in size after only a few weeks since completing treatment. We just heard of a treatment that over oxygenates the body and that destroys the…
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Tarceva
Yes Tarceva is a good medication that they use for Lung Cancer. Its very expensive so I hope whoever is taking the Tarceva has real good Insurance. If not please Ask your onocologist if you can get some help. I took this medication for about 1 month to see if it would shrink the tumors I had on my lungs which it didnt. My…
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Coughing & Heaviness in Chest
I had an upper left Lobectomy May 30th. Prior to the surgery I had a cough and tightness in my chest which I still have. I have been given advair and prevacid ( for acid reflux) and have just finished a round of prednisone. My Doctor believes this condition could be related to my asthma or bronchial ( I was diagnosed with…
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General Questions & Cyberknife
My mother (86 yrs old) was just diagnosed with stage IV cancer with tumors in her lung and on her adrenal gland. She just had a petscan done and we'll find out in two days if there is cancer in other locations. She is scheduled for a consult at the Rocky Mountain Cyberknife facility in Boulder, CO this next Thurs. Based on…
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appointment next week
my mom has an appointment next week with her lung doctor re: she has COPD and at her last visit 3 weeks ago her oxegyn level was low so Dr had her have a lung x-ray and called to say he sees an 8 cm (or mm?) lung nodule that wasn't there the last x-ray. Can anyone explain to me what this could be besides cancer? Thanks, Kit
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Neuropathy
I've undergone chemo/radiation, and am now struggling with neuropathy, especially in both feet. Right foot is swollen. Has anyone had any success with any kind of treatment, medication, etc.
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CANCER AND DISABILITY&ADVICE.
My husband is receiving a letter for his job about his disability. He needs to return before October 14th to keep his job and of course the insurance. (1 year of being out of working)They want to know if he is gonna take the disability of the social security or if he will return to his job. He was planning to returned on…
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Immediate Help Requested
My 46 year old brother was diagnosed a month ago with non-small cell adenocarcinoma which has metastasized to the right hip, top of the right femur and at T12 and T8 on the spine. He was going to be part of a clinical study in St. Louis; however, he has developed blood clots in both legs and they won't accept him into the…