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Lung Cancer
My mother died 1 wk ago today. After she died an autopsy was done and a large tumor was found in her lung. She was never diagnosed with lung cancer, but for about the past yr she had lost weight, complained of fatigue, and pain in her back. I keep wondering how much pain she had been in and how did she ever handle it. If…
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Restaged
Wll, afte the test that I was the least worried about, I found that my 1b NSLC has spread to the brain, 5 mets, so now I'm stage 4. My support group is great, but I don't know how to respond to some questions. No one on my medical team is talking about "cure", but they aren't sayin "only a year or so" either. How do you…
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New Here 32y/o with nsclc stage IIIa HELLO!
Hi my name is Shelly, I am 32 and diagnosed with nsclc large cell in January. Im still here so I am doing great! I came here to find people to talk to who are going through the same thing. I recently finished my last of 36 radiation treatments, also completed two rounds of chemo mixed with cisplatin and etoposide. I will…
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Good News!
Last Wednesday, 4/11, I got the results of yet another good scan. This Friday will be 1 1/2 years since surgery (I was diagnosed 3a) and I've been NED since then! Just wanted to share the good news. God Bless! Cindy
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Prostate Surgery
Friend had prostate surgery 1 wk ago...was feeling great, now depressed & walking very very slowly...is this a side effect of the surgery?
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NSCLS - Stage 4 Loss of taste/foul smell
Can anyone offer any suggestions or remedies for a foul smell in nose &/or taste in mouth (perhaps a metallic taste but not real sure how to describe it). This actually began before chemo treatments & so not absolutely sure what is causing it. More than likely, the chemo (Paclitaxel & Carboplatin) are now adding to it as…
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new
new member to group would love to talk,learn,get info,and help
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Anyone...
Was is Tarceva? I have lung and liver cancer. How would this help?
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GETTING DESPERATE HELP!!!!!!
I need help in finding info on chest tubes given to pt. that have lung cancer.there is a pic of it on my page turtle68.He [my dad] is getting really sick and getting into depression.. wanting to give up the fight cause nobody seems to know what to do PLEASE take a moment to look at the photo !!
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Lung Cancer Chat
Lung Cancer Chat night will be Friday at 8:00pm Central Standard Time in Chat room #2. Go to your CSN start page and scroll down until you see chat rooms and come into #2. See you then!
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FAO Ernrol
Hi Ernrol. I'm in the UK and have been searching for positive info since my dad (56), was diagnosed with NSCLC. Stage 3b/c. He was diagnosed on 30th March. We've been told the type he has is squamous cell. It is inoperable but he will be having chemo and radiotherapy starting in about 3 weeks. I was just wondering what…
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Chat time
IS there anyone that would like to participate in a weekely support chat? IF so what would be a good time for everyone? My name is Deb and I think it would be great!
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Need Positive feedback lung cancer 3b
My husband is at home right now after having his chest cavity next to his lung drained. He will be going into chemo treament next week. Your positive survivor stories help him tremendously.
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LUNG CANCER Relay\run walk blade
I just lost my my father to lung cancer and yes he did smoke...So What he quit 4 years before he was eventually diagnosed. Everything I see about this disease is geared towards smokers?????? There is no money put into early detection! Why!!!! This is ridiculous why are kids dying of this that have never smoked. We need to…
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Help for Lung Cancer
Dear All Last two weeks, my 73-year-old mother was proved that she was suffering from non-small cell Lung Cancer at 3-4 level. There was no symptom. Doctor adviced that my mother should take X scan (PET) for checking more details first. (ie. to check where cancer spreads) After that, Targeted Therapy will be taken. At this…
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pci for small cell lung cancer
I'd greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who has knowledge or experience with doing pci brain radiation. My sister-in-law is now trying to make this decision. She has had great success with her chemo and radiation treatment, but doesn't feel she's getting a lot of info from her doc's regarding short and long term side…
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Do people still work fulltime during treatment for NSCLC Stage 4
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with NSCLC Stage 4 early 2006. I missed a lot of work while doing chemo (Gemzar/carbo) but I thought I could handle full-time work when I switched to Tarceva. I had a bad reaction to Tarceva and now I am on Taxol/Avastin. I went to a Wellness Center meeting for Lung Cancer to see if other…
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Chandra P. Belani, M.D.
Has anyone ever heard of this doctor? My family and I are trying to figure out if we should keep our appointment with him or M.D. Anderson. We were recommended to him by a friend who works in cancer research. I'm sure they are all great doctors, but we want the best. My dad has advanced stage IV adenocarcinoma. It seems…
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Stg IV - Any Luck with Paclitaxel & Carboplatin?
My father is newly diagnosed with Stage IV Non-small cell carcinome/lung cancer. This is inoperable, but he is looking to start chemo early next week. Was hoping someone had some success with the same combination of Paclitaxel & Carboplatin. Also, any advice to offer on dealing with side effects?
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Father with Lung Cancer and Bone Metastasis
My 72 year old father has been diagnosed with Lung Cancer with Bone Metastasis in the Breast Bone. Doctors have been unable to determine exact type of Cancer but are starting with Radiation today. Doctors say dad not a candidate for any other treatment due to general health. Anyone know what we can expect with this disease…
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Angiotensin shrinks tumors in Mice
So Im fairly new to looking into mice studies or really any studies for that matter, but this one seems really interesting. My dad has high blood pressure and he takes Diovan for it(I think). Ive been trying to convince him to switch over to an Ace inhibitor drug, and I think hes a bit weary because my sister told him a…
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complementary medicine
I was diagnosed with NSCLC Stage 4 on Feb 2006. I've had the Taxol/Carbo/Avastin rounds, then was on Avastin alone. Am now on Tarceva. I've tolerated my chemo pretty well, I've had more side effects with the Tarceva than the IV meds. My cancer is inoperable and has mets to both my lungs. Anyone has any suggestions for…
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SHIFTING OF HEART AFTER PNEUMONECTOMY
In Dec. 2004, I had my entire left lung removed. Since then, I have had regular checkups, CT Scans and X-rays. Yesterday, I had another X-ray and although the Doctor did not see any signs of recurrence, he did mention that my heart has been progressively shifting position. Has anyone ever heard of this or experienced a…
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Mom-in-law having tough time post-pneumonectomy
Hi, guys. I'm finding this a very informative sight. I want/need info about post-pneumonectomy recovery. My mother in law, who is 70 but otherwise healthy until recently, was diagnosed with lung cancer early Feb following a bout with pneumonia. (The pneumonia was a blessing because they wouldn't have found it otherwise).…
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Help With Nausea
Hi - Just curious if anyone has any helpful advice on how to fight nausea. My dad just finished his first round of chemo. The only side effects so far are trouble sleeping and nausea. He does have anti-nausea medication, but it doesn't completely stop the issue. Just curious if anyone has some tricks to fight this? Thanks!
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my grandma passed away 3 days ago
Hi, I have a grandma that just passed away 3 day ago of lung cancer and having a heart attack, both of the reasons, she had a heart attack friday and was able to call 911 herself but she died in the evening at the hospital, her heart just stopped :(
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A good story
Just letting you know that once again my Dad's scans have come up clear. He is doing so well, he's doing better than before he was diagnosed 1 1/2 years ago! Looks healthier and is exercising more. Anyway, thought i would let you know this and send some positive energy your way! Holly.
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my cancer return
3 &1/2 years ago I was diagnose with lung cancer, after the surgery it was Stage IB, no follow treatment. Even it was always in my mind I had my first grandchild who live with us & I had being taking care since he born so my life was happy. Two weeks ago an a rutin exam my oncolgist told me that it was back, I still not…
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Tarceva in Ontario\Canada
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has gone throught the process of trying to get Tarceva in Canada. Our Oncologist wrote to the ministry of Health stating that the 1st line had failed and he is reccommending Tarceva. He said the wait for a response could be 2-4 weeks. Is this the normal procedure in Canada? Thanks, Joey
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Lung Cancer Mets to Liver
My dad has Stage IV lung cancer mets to the liver; however, all symptoms are coming from liver. He went into the hospital last evening with "hepatic encephalopathy", they tried to put a stent in today - however, couldn't get through. Without the liver processing, we can't get chemo. He is cohearant now, but does any one…