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Lung Cancer

Has anyone out there had a pleurodesis
My Dr. says that I may have to have this procedure done. I understand the principal of how it works but would like to know how it makes you feel afterwards. Does it restrict your breathing in any way? Does it actually work? My breathing is allready restricted from the pleural effusion (fluid build up). Will they be able to…
Taking a multivitamin during chemo
My mom was diagnosied with cancer on her sternum a few months ago. Some treatments of radation took care of that one but another spot came up on her lung. She had her first rond of chemo about 4 weeks ago. I asked them could she take some natural supplements like Tumeric and CQ10 while doing chemo they said she couldnt for…
stage 4 lung cancer with 14 brain tumours
Hi, I am writing this in hopes that some one could share a similar experience or has any advice. My Aunt was just diagnosed (age 72) with stage 4 lung canger, and has 14 small tumours through out her brain. Operating is off the table and I am sure whole brain radiation is off the table as well. She is presenting with…
just finished radiology
Hi , I just finished my 15 radiation trteatment last thursday.Starting my chemo on this tues., little scared but still thinking very postive!!! its stage 4 smlc with mets>>> wish i wouldve come here first instead of looking on google!! everyone seems so positive! I would love to talk to people who are going thru the same.…
What would you do?
Hi everyone, hope all is well with all of you. I could sure use some help so I'm posting in hopes of some input. 8 Yrs. ago I was dx. with nsclc. Prior to my diagnosis I had a very close frienship with a girlfriend whom I thought of as the sister I never had, we were close friends for 14 Yrs. She ended up getting married…
Need urgent help on therapies side effects
hello, i would like your advice, coments or sugestions, regarding the following data about a close friend of mines. She was diagnosed with adenocarinoma stage 4 in her lung , ( she never smoked or was near any person or friend/ family that smoked ; she is alergic to smoke ) and she was given alimta ( Pemetrexed ) for 3…
Intro / Venting / Support (Chemo for Life)
I want to share my daughters story: My daughter is 32 (non-smoker). She was diagnosed with NSCLC in 2012 (stage 3). A couple of months later a golf ball sized tumor was found in her brain. She under went surgery, radiation, and chemo. The cancer went into remission. In 2016, the cancer returned to the right lung and right…
Just been diagnosed with lung cancer with liver spots stage 4
I would just like to ask if I should get 2nd opinion.I just went last week for the brain an bone scans both came back clean no cancer.Went in monday she gave me my blood test results they were all normal an she stated my liver readings were normal also.So i'm starting to have dought they diagnosed me correctly.But I start…
Long Progression-Free Survivors on Tarceva
Tarceva has been shown to extend the progression-free survival time and improve the quality of life of many advanced lung cancer patients, especially for those who with positive EGFR. However, the information regarding its long-term survival benefit is still very limited. I have posted threads to seek this information, for…
stage 3 or stage 4 ??
my Dad (71 Age- Healthy- quit smoking 6 years after bypass heart surgery) have Continues Cough and chest pain from last few month and for the reason he visited physician who examined X-ray,Blood report and he said possible phnumonia and gave medicine for two week. after two week when he has same problem physician ask…
Dealing with Lobectomy
Had my lower left lobe removed to cancer 8 weeks ago. I still feel some pain and some breathing difficulties. would llike to hear from others who have gone through this surgery.
Trachea and lung mets from Renal Cancer?
My son-in-law who has stage IV grade 4 sarcomatoid kidney cancer is having a bronchoscopy today due to thickening lining in his trachea and a productive cough that won't go away (with traces of blood). The oncologist and pulmonologist are guessing that it is the RCC that has spread. There are some unspecified nodes in the…
Powerport
HiAll..I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer a year ago. I had a powerport implanted about10 months ago. It worked great until the past 3 chemo treatments (I get chemo every 3 weeks). The infusion nurses have not been able to get blood return thru powerport. It does flush great though. Oh and I’ve tried all he…
4 Stage Lung/ Met bones
My mom has 4 stage advanced lung/ met bones , pelvis her spine her rib cage lymph, She been on Keytruda since October , doing ok, she seem to be moving slower, no energy in pain. My question is how long might she live for
Stage IV NSCLC, Radiation + Chemo experience?
To address a ~4cm nodule in my LUL, I am scheduled to start a 6 week rado and chemo plan next week and wondered if anyone has been through this and the risk or experience feedback?
Help? Discussion on how to deal with caregiving a family member. How to not lose yourself...
Hello anyone, For the last few months I've been my younger sisters primary caregiver. My sister was diagnosed July 2017 with stage 4 lung cancer (I don't know which kind) and is not seeking treatment (I am fine with her decision). She is still with us. I've got a list of things I'd like to discuss: 1. What to do when your…
So many questions
Hi. My Dad was recently diagnosed with Lung cancer. I am trying to figure out what documents I need to get together to make sure we have all of our bases covered. I know of the Power of Attorny and the Living Will. Do I need to be gathering anything else up?
rib spasms
I was dx. in 09 nsclc stage 111A, finished treatments in 2010, chemo/rad/attempted surgery to remove url, was not possible due to tumor location. been monitored since that time and all ct scans have been clear. I recently had a ct scan, chest, abdomin, pelvis and that was clear also. I have noticed ever since treatments…
my husband was diagnosed of small lung cancer
hi everyone im new here same,my husband was diagnosed of small cell lung cancer on thursday,,it was devastating news,,ryt now just thinking of possitive things and keeping the Lord on our mind and spirit,,,but still so hard to take it,,,i love my husband so much,,,,,,its so hard for me specially we have a three years old…
Talk about SCLC
Hello I am new to this group and diagnosed only3 months ago I am very interested in talking with any one who also has been diagnosed with SCLC
Chronic Long term fatigue
Wife had left lung removed after lung cancer diagnosis...also had whole brain radiation due to presence of some brain mets....its been nearly 8 years with no evidence of cancer...that said, she has cognitive impairment (short term memory laspes frequently) along with massive fatigue...she spends most of day watching tv and…
Functional Profiling to Select Chemotherapy in Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC
Functional profiling using EVA/PCD doubles response rate and improves survival in NSCLC patients Functional profiling using ex-vivo analysis of programmed cell death (EVA/PCD) doubles the response rate and improves time-to-progression and survival in patients with advanced lung cancer, according to a Phase II clinical…
small cell lung cancer
Hello, I am 47 years old and was diagnosed last month with extensive small cell lung cancer. After PET scan they discovered a tumor on my adrenal gland. My tumors in one lung are about 2cm in lung (two tumors). I have gone through 2/3 on first session of chemo. They have scheduled me for two more sessions. I have a…
Middle lobe lung cancer
Has anyone had a tumor in the middle lobe and had successful VATS surgery? I have had two doctors tell me it can be done but I saw a local surgeon who said he thought iit was doubtful. My oncologist is sending me to a better surgeon this week at a large teaching hospital. No lymph nodes are involved at this time.
What problems can i expect after i had my upper left lung taken out?
Immunetherapy for small cell
Hello I was wondering if anyone has tried or has been recommended for immuentherapy for small cell? my husbands small cell was gone after radiation and chemo. but three months into remission a spot is now in his adrenal gland we have been recommended for a trial in Maryland for immunetherapy. I know there were tons for non…
NEWLY DIAGNOSED
My 73 year old brother was just diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and given approximately 6 months to live. Our parents died years ago, so it's just the two of us left. Needless to say, I'm devastated. I need to be able to spend time with him without crying constantly. I can't seem to do that, yet. Beside wanting to spend…
Last Rally to Actively Dying
My father, has been suffering from various cancers the last 4 years. First it was bladder, which he went through the treatment and beat. Then it was liver, which again with lazor surgery, he managed to beat. Then last year, was diagnosed with throat cancer. After4 months of radiation and chemo treatment, he had to get…
Brother with Advanced NSCLC
My brother (56 years old) was diagnosed in December 2017 with Stage 4b NSCLC. It has metastized to his liver, ribs, spine & shoulder. The doctors say not to think of it as a death sentence but from what I read the prognosis is very poor. I'm wondering if there are any 4b survivors out there. I have read about a few 4a…
3mm nodule on lung
Hello everyone, I am new to the group and like most people here, found my way to this site in light of a recent finding. I had an abdominal CT scan done on Monday and in reading the study the radiologist noticed a 3mm nodule located on the base of my left lung. Needless to say my heart sank and I immediately started…

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