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Lung Cancer

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…
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?
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.
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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.
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…
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…
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 it was kinda interesting Beats the heck outa The Jaws of life . I remember my surgen telling me after the surgery I did'nt…
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 Scan. A tumor about the size of a grapefruit was on my lower left lung. They staged it at stage IV and incurable. I began…
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 wondering . Hope you are all good as a you can be. Greg
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 cancer and termed it as "atypical" she has a mediastainal mass ( 10 cms) and had a tumour on skull bone, which was removed in…
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. What isn't so stable is that the August Xray indicated possible COPD. My grandmother also had COPD and neither one of us…
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 were doing radiation in his chest but he never said why. This May he got a horrible cough, spitting up blood, and eventually…
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 all this is very new to me. I'm to have Carboplatin and Gemcitabine. That means nothing to me but it might to some of you. I…
Somebody received TOPOTECAN of quimo
Something to share about this drug. How to deal with the side effects. Thank you.
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 tortured by cancer. About 5 months ago, He was diagnosed with large-cell neuroendocrine lung cancer and brain metastases.…
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 lobe, partially calcified 4 mm nodular density lateral aspect of the right lower lobe and a non calcified 3 mm nodular density…
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 like hear from some lung cancer survivors to see what you are going throught we are going to university of texas at dallas…
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?
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 chemotherapy was made in Beijing) he still well. But after 2 years (this year) the cancer spread to his lung and cut off his right…

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