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My mom has lung Cancer! Help!!
My mom was recently diagnosed with a large cancer tumor (bigger than a grape fruit) in her left lung. It has spread to her lymph nodes and adrenial gland. She is 68 years old and they told her she had less than a year (she was also told 1-2 months maybe a year). They also told her it is inoperable. They said it was slow…
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non small cell lung cancer stage lV
Sometimes it is hard to believe that my husband has cancer, only by the reminder of bald head. We will have his second treatment on Friday. I am scared that this second treatment will make him feel worse that the first one. He is on the combination of taxol and carboplatin no radiation yet. His cancer is in his blood as…
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My dad has stage 3b/4 nsclc lung cancer
My dad was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. He will be starting radiation and chemo on Monday. The chemo will be once a week. He will be taking Taxol and Carboplatin. The radiation will be 5x a week. Can anyone give me any advice on what to expect? Also, can someone give me some tips on things that my dad could do to…
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chemo makes you crazy?
my sister has been battling this for 3 years now. she was doing fine up until about 6 weeks ago. she stopped sleeping (due to the steriods they're giving I suppose) Now she is acting totally crazy. She thinks people are trying to kill her (like her husband???) She talks non-stop and she really doesn't make any sense when…
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???Liver mets???
I was dx with nsclc stage IV in Feb 2007. Since,I have had 6 carbo/taxol treatments with Avastin. My scans have been good so far, however we have been watching 2 spots in my liver. I was told with my last pet that my left lung is clear(this is the side from which I was staged),my right side is still clear,but now they are…
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radiation + diarrhea
hello everyone... my mom is undergoing radiation right now, actually she will be finishing up with her last session tomorrow. she is only scheduled for 5 treatments to her abdomen (finished), and 10 treatments for her pelvic bone (will finish tomorrow). She is currently experiencing EXTREME diarrhea; having to go almost…
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XL999 clinical trials re-opening!
I've been participating in a clinical trial of Exelixis' XL999 for over a year, now. It was suspended to investigate cardiotoxicity, and it's finally reopening again. I have NSCLC, which has been held in check by this drug - I'm excited to see the trial opening up again! Please, ask your doctor about it!
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I'm 27. Stage IV Lung Cancer. New Diagnosis
About a month ago, I went to the hospital for chest pain. On the x-ray, the doc noticed a nodule. CT scan confirmed and showed some baby nodules. After a fine needle aspiriation at one hospital, they diagnosed it as neuroendocrine carcinoma (a rare aggressive cancer). I went to MSK for a second opinion. They did a core…
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Swallowing and eating
I have have lung cancer, operated on, chemo and now it has returned. I'm about to have radiation on a new spot and also a lymph gland nearby. I was told I would have pain and trouble eating. Has anyone had this same problem? If so, how did you handle it?
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PET scan
My mom is having a PET scan today. Any words of wisdom? I've heard about potential false negatives and false positives... what are your experienes?
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cancer side effects
My husband has just started radiation and chemo. I am so frightened I dont know what to expect. I hope I can help him through the road ahead. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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congestion
Hi. My dad has lung cancer and has really bad congestion and coughing lately. Is there ANYTHING that might help this (prescription, natural remedies, food, etc)??? I Know this is caused by the cancer, but he can't sleep at night. He doesn't want to take ambien because he said he thinks he might choke to death. If anyone…
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Thoracentisis
Hi, my mom has colon cancer, but she's been in the ICU for a week now and it is her lungs that is causing her trouble. She has emphysema. They've performed 2 rounds of thoracentisis and removed a liter each time from her lung. Does anyone know how many times they can/will do this?
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So many questions
I have felt very bad for about a year. I was just diagnosed w/ lung cancer but don't know stage yet. I wonder how fast does lung cancer grow? Being sick for a year, does that mean I am probably in an advanced stage by now? Also, I would like to know if those of you who also experienced severe fatigue and flu like symptoms,…
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No answer also
I had my left lung removed May 3rd 2006. I was told I had a tumor in the upper left lobe . They did a CT scan an found some of my lymps lit up. Ten weeks after the sugery I started chemo Taxol an carboplaten . I was walking a mile an a half six weeks after the surgery. After the chemo treatment it took me six months to get…
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my mom is going in for surgery tomarrow so scared
My mom has a 2.7cm mass in her lung and she has had a Pet scan, ct, bonescan, and they did a needle biopsy. she has been to two different surgeons one does VATS the other dont she went with the one that does Vats. Even though he scared us so bad. That it still can spread even though her tests were good. He said so many…
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Still No Answers
I have had 2 CT Scans, 1 Needle Biopsy CT Guided, 1 PET/CT Fusion Scan and still no conclusive answers to 1CM Spiculated nodule in upper lobe of left lung. Between the second CT and Needle Biopsy they saw 3 additional lesions 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5 CM. Primary is sending me to a Thoracic Surgeon as he believes surgery is only…
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Lost My Sister 5-26-07
Hi I have posted before in February. Haven't posted since because I left my home/state to go to my sister and become her caregiver. Her courageous battle with lung cancer began in Nov/06. She did numerous chemo/radiation treatments and even still the cancer spread to many different areas including the bones. She lost her…
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can anyone please help me
My mom is going to have surgery to have a lobe of her lung removed the surgeon we talked to said it would be a thorcotomy.I asked him about the minimally invasive surgery and he said no it will be a cut 8inches and he said he would spread the ribs and in the hopitial about 6 days. My question is should we see another…
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Cancer Treatment Center of America???
Please, if anyone has any experience with this hospital, good or bad, would you post your opinion?
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New Info to Nodule in Left Lung
I just found out that my doctor did not tell me about 3 new "Lesions" seen on last CT so between the first and the last about 2 weeks 3 new lesions appeared that are between 1.2 and 1.5 cm. The needle biopsy came back inconclusive and it appears they did not biopsy the original nodule with spiculation but one of the new…
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Statistics what it means to me
I know a lot of you through this web site and have learned a lot. I keep hearing about statistics and finally wrote what they mean to me. I gave a copy to my oncologist today and I think he will use it for some of his patients that are stuck on statistics what he tells people are you are you, the statistic does not apply.…
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Here we go again
Hi Everyone: I am new to this board. My husband had a lobe removed from his right lung 2 years ago in August. At that time they were not doing the VATS surgery so he had be harder surgery. Stage 1 with no lymph involvement - no treatments. He just had his routine chest x-ray and Dr. appt. last week. Something showed up on…
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A Cancer Journal
Greetings from Vancouver... I'm a member of the colorectal discussion group and haven't posted here before. I've recently started a weblog where I'm sharing reflections, resources, and insights from my 3 year journey with metastatic colon cancer and recurrences. Todays post is on "Spontaneous Remission". Previous posts…
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Mom Newly Diagnosed, I am scared to lose another parent
Hi, I am 31 years old and my my who is 61 was just was newly diganosed with NSCLC on 5/10 with mets to the brain and adrenal gland. The doc said no to surgery due to the location of the mass - it is in her left side lower lobe on the inner part and is about 6 by 4 by 2 cm. She considered stage 4. She is currently having…
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Depressed and lonely
I am at a loss where to go on the internet for help and understanding. In the past, when I was in treatment, or recovering from surgery, I felt I belonged here. But since I am currently cancer free, (by the Grace of God), I don't feel I have the right to be here, complaining. It sounds so wierd to say, but I felt I…
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stage 4 lung cancer
My wife Sandy is 59.She was dio with stage 4 lung cancer.We were treated with taxol chemo and everything doubled in size.We have been on Alimta for 12 weeks now and the spots on her adrenal glands are gone and the remaining cancer has shrunk by more then half.This is the first real hope we have had and honestly believe…
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Coping
I was diagnosed January 2007 with NSCLC and had my left upper lobe removed on February 13. They declared me cancer-free and told me to return in six months for a new CT scan and pulmonary function tests, which will be August. I was a smoker and had a problem quitting the cigarettes, but am proud to say that I am now…
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Chemo effects - any advice?
Hi I have posted before - my mum has Small Cell Lung Cancer - extensive and has just completed her first round of carboplatin & etoposide. She had very few effects apart from tiredness but was able to carry on shopping gardening etc. Her hair is thinning and she does get sharp pains in her back which radiate round her…
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Wheezing symptons?
Hi, My mum has developed wheezing when she breathes, even at rest.She has never had this before. It does seem too much of a problem and her oncolgist was not duly concerned. He gave her her second round of chemo. Does anyone else have experience of this? Does it mean the chemo isnt working or is the cancer getting worse? I…