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Does it ever stop recurring?
3 Years ago my husband had a tumor in the nasal /sinus cavity that was pressing against his optic nerve. That's how we found it. We thought it was an eye problem that was robbing his sight but it was really this tumor. He underwent hard core radiation ( 25 days-- the last 2 weeks 2X a day) and 1 course of chemo amd we were…
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radiation side effects
My mother was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in March of 2006. She has gone through 4 treatments of chemo and then 35 treatments of radiation. There is now no trace of cancer anymore. Once she was in her 3rd week of radiation, she started to have horrible side effects. Some, such as gagging and vomiting, have gone…
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3B NSCLC
Hi Again, I am back here to ask if any one could give support and opinion!!! My Father did his first round of Chemo treatment for Carboblatin and Navelbin for 6 rounds( 3 months), and after that, we did a CT-Scan. But the results was not so Positive ( in my opinion). But in the opinion of the DR was +. The Tumor was stable…
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re: HELP! Colorectal AND lung cancer?
Hi, I'm new to this group. I've been posting on the colorectal group for the past many months getting encouragement for my friend Mark who has Stage IV rectal cancer, mets to liver and lungs. After six months on a clinical trial things have taken a turn for the worst. His last scan showed new cancer growth in the lungs.…
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Returned from COH
Hi Everyone. I've returned from Celebration on the Hill. AWESOME!!! It was one of the most inspiring experiences of my life. Words really can't describe the spectacle of what must have been at least 10,000 representatives and supporters, from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, D.C., Guam, etc., coming together in support of our…
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Suggestions regarding treatment?
Hi everyone. My mom has been very sick for the last year. The doctors thought she had COPD... but it turns out she has small cell lung cancer. It has spread to her brain and her liver. They are giving her 6 mos to a year, and to be honest... she doesn't look good at all. She can barely walk, she doesn't eat hardly…
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depression + cancer
This is my wife's account but she can't use it. Here is a question I hope someone has experience with. My wife has NSCLC 3b (in remission) and Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia, stage 3, (CLL) also in remission and has been in a major depression since Feb 06. All depression meds have failed to help. The next possible step is…
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Dietary Supplements Research
The research findings on the effectiveness and impact of dietary components can be conflicting and not transferrable to real-life humans that one doesn't know what to think (include me in that category). So far, a reputable cancer research supporter, American Institute of Cancer Research, has reported that there has been…
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Lung Cancer Walk
Hello All: I was first diagnosed with lung cancer over 3 years ago. I joined a lung cancer board similiar to this one, and have been there ever since. Just recently, they merged with LUNGevity, which is an organization dedicated to raising funds exclusively for lung cancer research. Some friends from that board have…
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Bon Voyage to Plymouthean!
Our very own Ernie (plymouthean) is about to embark on a trip to Washington, D.C. to take part in the Celebration on the Hill! We're proud of you Ernie! Thanks for representing all of us!
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Remission
My mother will be off chemo in a couple of weeks. As there is always a chance that cancer can return, I'm curious as to whether the survivors with cancer in remission are on any maintenance program - whether prescribed by doctors or not sanctioned by them. From Ernie's messages, I've gathered he still adheres to a…
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Stage 4 Lung Cancer
My dad was diagnosed 2 mo ago with st 4 lung cancer, now they think he has leptomeningeal disease. Has anyone had experience with this? We don't know what to think, we could use some input. Thank you!!
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Next step - see the oncologist
I got home from the hospital this past Monday, Sep. 4, after exploratory surgery and a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer. Will have an initial appointment with the oncologist next Tuesday, Sep. 12. I'm working up a list of questions for that session -- got some good ideas from the web page of ernrol -- and would appreciate…
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Chemo questions
My mom has been diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC and her oncologist is suggesting a mild type of radiation due to her weakened heart and high blood pressure. The chemo is called "allymptal" I am not sure how to spell it. It is a treatment that takes 15 minutes and is given once every 3 weeks. We know she is terminal and this…
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words of motivation
My father was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at the end of June. It has been a long hard road for him (like so many of you out there). He's in Philly and I am in upstate NY. I head to Philly to see him tomorrow and lately he has been very, very down. He has had a mass on his spine removed and will be receiving…
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Can any one answer
Last June my 78 year old father was diagnosing with NSC Lung cancer his Oncologist said it was stage 4. From what I have read stage 4 means that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. My dadÃÂs cancer has remained confined to left lung. The cancer is on the lining of lung. I guess it is large cell. If it is…
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Help with questions about waiting
Can anyone help me with a question regarding time. My Dad was diagnosed with NSCLC a week and a half ago. He has a almost 3 cm adenocarcinoma in his left lung. We have gotten him a CT scan and a PET scan already and there is apparently lymph node involvement but we(and the doctors) do not know to what extent. In other…
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My Husband just die of lung cancer
I really need to talk to someone about my feeling about his death . He just die on August 10,06.
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hubby diag nscl stage 2b lung cancer 8 wks ago
Hi I just found this site, and I'm very grateful. So far found lots of answers, lots of information and lots of reassurance here. My husband has recently been diagnoised with nscl stage 2b lung cancer. His work requires a physical every 3 yrs, and it was picked up on the chest xray. Last physical there was no sign of a…
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renal cell has gone to my lungs
I'm 58 and have just started the climb,our son was killed last Aug an his wife a year before that so we have custody of our 10 &14 year old grand children then in nov i was told i had renal cell carcinoma in my right kidney measuring 12cm i was in surgery the next day all went well Dr. said he got everything all…
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6 year survivor with "rib" pain
Hello: I am a 59 year young grandmother of 5 who has survived Stage 1-2 Non-small cell adenocarcinoma lung cancer since 1/2000. That was when it was discovered accidentally with a chest x-ray because I had a bad cold. I had the right upper lobe removed. I went back to work 3 months later. It was tough. It still is tough.…
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nsclc adrenacarcinoma stage 4
hi my mom has the stage 4 nsclc adn it is also in her spine and she has 3 spots in her spine well in her bone and they say they cant take them out bc of where they are in the spine so she started chemo and shes having 10 treatmants of rads and 3 months of chemo the doc said that even if the chemo does help she only has 2…
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Weight Loss
Hi guys, my dad had 4 treatments of the Gemzar/Carbo now. He seems to be doing well except for the over whelming weight loss. He has lost 70lbs since first diagnosed. What is odd is that he is eating. Not enough to be gaining but certainly should not be losing. Has anyone else had experience with this? Is this normal?
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sclc treatment and recurrence
I would love to hear from anyone with sclc. I cannot find anything current on the web. Is it likely to recur after complete remission? My husband was diagnosed 4/06. He has had 4 of 6 chemo regimens and 35 rads to the chest. He wil have pci after chemo ends. Midway through treatment the PET showed 2 tumors "all but…
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how to choose a surgeon?
Can anyone recommend a thoracic surgeon for lung cancer at M.D. Anderson in Texas? Is there somewhere to find a list of top[ surgeons in the U.S? Thankyou for helping, SarahNewton
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Abdominal muscle problems after surgery
Help! After the second VATS procedure on my right lung to remove the middle lobe, my right abdominal muscles don't seem to be engaging. Situps are like impossible and I jerk when I cough if I don't brace myself on something heavy. The surgeon says he didn't operate there so it's not his concern. Meanwhile my back and gut…
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Coughing
I had an upper right lobectomy in July, 2005. My surgery was successful (Thank God). I have had CT Scans every 3 months and last month had a chest Xray. My problem is sometimes I start to cough and at first it does not worry me because my scans are clear. It does worry my family and then of course it comes back to worry…
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To Plymouthean Please
Thank you so much for directing me to Dr. Daly for the name of a surgeon. Riva said to greet you from them. Of course, I didn't know your name, but said you were a patient of his. It means much that you took the time to give me ll that information. Blessings to you, Sarah
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Pancoast Tumor NSCLC
My dad was diagnosed with a Pancoast Tumor 7/3/06. It is nsclc (squamous cell), but the tumor is supposed to be the rare part of the cancer. The tumor is on top of the right lung and has invaded the vertral body at C7-T1. According to the CT and PET, there is mediastinum involvement and the bracial plexus is also involved.…
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The EGFRx Assay
A class of anti-cancer drugs, called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) or anti-EGFR drugs, selectively targets cells within the body that have a specific molecular defect that is believed to cause dangerous cell behaviors such as uncontrolled proliferative growth and high metastatic potential – behaviors that typically are…