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    Lung Cancer

     

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    • User: "Greggriggs"

      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…
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      Started by Greggriggs
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "M"

      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…
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      1 comments
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      Started by M
      Most recent by cabbott
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "catcon49"

      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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      23 comments
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      Started by catcon49
      Most recent by cabbott
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "stephenie126"

      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 radiati…
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      1 comments
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      Started by stephenie126
      Most recent by cabbott
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "GRIZLUVER"

      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 …
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      4 comments
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      Started by GRIZLUVER
      Most recent by catcon49
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "stephenie126"

      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 wait…
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      2 comments
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      Started by stephenie126
      Most recent by stephenie126
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "burg"

      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 brea…
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      5 comments
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      Started by burg
      Most recent by burg
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "stephenie126"

      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 …
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      2 comments
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      Started by stephenie126
      Most recent by stephenie126
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "daluckyblonde"

      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…
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      6 comments
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      Started by daluckyblonde
      Most recent by daluckyblonde
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "hwolsten"

      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 on…
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      2 comments
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      Started by hwolsten
      Most recent by hwolsten
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "itiswhatitis"

      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 so…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by itiswhatitis
      Most recent by cabbott
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "cerobby"

      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…
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      5 comments
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      Started by cerobby
      Most recent by trudy o
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "Kelly-123"

      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 …
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      9 comments
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      Started by Kelly-123
      Most recent by junes daughter
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "kit45"

      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 (…
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      4 comments
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      Started by kit45
      Most recent by cabbott
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "Wagonmaker"

      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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      6 comments
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      Started by Wagonmaker
      Most recent by marybear
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "nubis"

      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…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by nubis
      Most recent by slickwilly
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "Cyndi J."

      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 p…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by Cyndi J.
      Most recent by soccerfreaks
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "Greggriggs"

      Vats

      I never knew what Vats surgery was untill Soccer an Cabott said they had Vats surgery to remove parts of their lungs. I guess now they are able to remove a whole lung with that surgery. I looked it up…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by Greggriggs
      Most recent by cabbott
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "cheralways"

      one lung

      I smoked for 20 some years, quit in 2000, and found out I have cancer in 2007. It started with a dry cough. They treated me for pneumonia. I kept coming back with chest pains. They finally did a CT Sc…
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      4 comments
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      Started by cheralways
      Most recent by Diane03
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "Greggriggs"

      Mothotrexate

      Has any one ever used Mothotrexate THey say I have severe rumitoid artherites an put me on that stuff. The drugist said it was a Chemo Pill. Dont Figure they want to kill some more cells I guess. Just…
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      0 point
      Started by Greggriggs
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "raosud"

      Neuroendocrine carcinoma - NEED HELP

      Hello, My name is rao, my wife (30 years old) is diagnosed with well diffrentiated Neuroendocrine carcinoma around may 2007 as stage 4. Oncologist said that they will treat this as small cell lung can…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by raosud
      Most recent by hansie
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "cabbott"

      Pulmonology visit

      Two years post-lung cancer surgery, I finally made it to the pulmonologist's office. The reason was to figure out why I still have a cough even though the CAT scans and the Xray look stable for cancer…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by cabbott
      Most recent by cabbott
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "Madre"

      New - Dad not giving all the info

      I am currently treating for colon cancer but my dad, prostate cancer surviver, has been sick and not very informative. 2 years ago PSA level increased (past prostate cancer??) so he told me doctors we…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Madre
      Most recent by Greggriggs
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "dmuise65"

      chemo

      I am new here. I have had surgery for my lung cancer. One lobe was removed and the tumor with it. It has not spread. But they tell me I NEED chemo. I will start next week and am really frightened as a…
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      13 comments
      0 point
      Started by dmuise65
      Most recent by elouella
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "nubis"

      Somebody received TOPOTECAN of quimo

      Something to share about this drug. How to deal with the side effects. Thank you.
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      6 comments
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      Started by nubis
      Most recent by nubis
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "xiaolan"

      Seeking a miracle for my dad who had suffered from lung cancer¡­¡­

      My father used to be a very passionate and energetic person. He is always positive for everything in life no matter what difficulties and pain that he had to face. Unfortunately, he has currently been…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by xiaolan
      Most recent by ruchitapatel
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "Kaye2003"

      Follow Up CT Scan Results

      I had a CT Scan done on March 25, 2008 and the results were: “A few nodular densities, which are not definitely calcified, the largest measuring roughly 6 mm in the lateral aspect of the left lower lo…
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      3 comments
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      Started by Kaye2003
      Most recent by jagged
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "tamdurf"

      non small cell lung cancer new dx

      husband dx in july with nsclc adenocarcinoma they thought they could remove the rght lung but when they got in tumor was around artery and into ribs. meet with oncologist thurs to see whats next i'd l…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by tamdurf
      Most recent by marybear
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "hansie"

      topotecan

      anybody know how long (how many cycles)of topotecan can be given?we've compleeted 8,2 week break for a pet scan and then 2 more...but how many more can be given after that?
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      0 point
      Started by hansie
      Lung Cancer
    • User: "gerelmaa"

      Please help!!!!!!!!

      Dear all., Please help me to find International financial support to cure lung cancer of my husband. First his cancer was diagonised Primitive nerve erymobic tumor. After his chemotherapy (the chemoth…
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      2 comments
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      Started by gerelmaa
      Most recent by nubis
      Lung Cancer
     

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