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Lung Cancer

Can someone help..Need Answers
My father in-law was diag with lung cancer. He is 65. He has two options weiging on him and our family. The treatment center is amazing where he is at right now. That is not the problem, the problem is when you haven't gone through this before what is the right decision... They found a mass in lt upper lobe, x rays , ct…
when did treatment start?
hello everyone, i was just wondering... when you/your loved one was diagnosed with lung cancer, did your oncologist put you on treatment right away? My mom was diagnosed just about a month and a week ago, but she still hasnt started treatment yet. our family agreed to go on the Tarceva drug, but her doctor made her go…
breast and nipple tenderness
Hi, my dad was diagnosed with nsclc with a malignant pleural effusion. Initially he was only given 3 months to a year. His oncologist treated him very aggressively, practically killing him with the chemo. On August 28th, eight months after his initial treatment, my dad's scan showed he was in remission. We're not sure if…
He is only 35...I need hope!
Hello everyone, I am new here. My brother Tim was diagnosed with stage IV nsclc about 3 weeks ago. He is only 35 years old and has never smoked a day in his life. He went to the ER with some chest pain and they thought it was a heart attack, but after the testing, they determined it was cancer. The news has been…
need info please
sister was diagnosed with lung cancer-waiting for surgery date for lung biopsy-she is 65-had cancerous kidney removed two years ago-she is very weak-question-when rhey do the biopsy, do they go ahead with whatwver surgery is necessaey-dr wasn't clear on that
Radioactive Implants for Lung Cancer
My grama is on her second bout with lung cancer. This last time they did surgery removing a tumor the size of a golf ball and in place implanted tiny rods of radiation. She had the only surgery of the this type in Montana, but I know that it has been done in other parts of the country. I was just wondering if anyone new of…
I think my Dad might have Lung Cancer
My dad is 63 years old, and has been a chain smoker since he was a teenager. I live across the country so I don't get to see him much. My siblings told me he dropped a lot of weight (he hasn't been really thin since he was a teenager) and he has been coughing. One time my brother said when my Dad spoke on the phone, he…
I need to hear from you...
Hello everyone, I am so pleased to have found this website. My mom has been diagnosed with metastatic nsclc just over a month ago. She hasn't started treatment yet because she had to undergo a whole bunch of tests to a.) make sure it actually is lung cancer ---(she has no history of 1st/2nd hand smoke) and b.) to have a…
need information
this is the second time I have cancer first was cervical and now they found tumors all over my lungs I am currently using something called the clarke zapper that is suppose to help, but I need to know ant imformation about this cancer, can it be beat when it is all over, I have four kids 19, 18, 12, 10 and really need hope…
Tarceva rash
I have received some helpful suggestions regarding the rash from Tarceva, any others out there? Thank you
"fluffy" spot on lung
I had 38 radiation treatments. Tomorrow I will have my 12th chemo treatment with one more series of three then I'm to go on Tarceva for 5 years. I had a port catheter put in three weeks ago and a "fluffy" spot showed up on my lung that was not there two months ago (looks like a very then cloud that you can see through). I…
hi please pray for me everyone
Hi i have cancer in both lungs but at least mine will not spread but i cough so much and thy stoped my chemo and are gonna try something new iam goign on 3 yrs by the way it gets harder everyday short of breath and tired alot but i never give up thy want to start me on a study in 2 weeks called phase 1 anybody know of this…
recurrence twice
My mom had lung cancer 5 years ago,it was done through surgery, then it returns 8/06, and it was inoperable, she has been through chemo and radiation, and it was free of cancer in 2/07, but last week CT SCAN shows something unusual, Doc can't decide if its cancer or TB, they need to check her sputum in next three days, she…
How do we deal with the side effects
My dad is on his 5th chemo treatment, his leg and hand pain is unbearable even w/ pain medication. His life consist of moving from chair to chair in the house and walking to the bathroom. He just sits and holds his head most of the time. We ask the doc for help and all he says is that is Just part of it. Has anyone had…
Lung cancer at stage 4
I have never feel that I need some support group so much until now. This is a wonderful site. The past one week is a week I will never forget. My dad is found that he has lung cancer and has already spread to his other lung and bone. He has received Chemo the last two days. Doctors said his cancer does not look good. But…
Brother may have lung cancer
My brother of 44 told me this weekend the dr found black spots on his lungs. He had the CT and is waiting to hear the results. The first thing I asked was are you still smoking? He said no, not for sometime. I am just trying to find out as much as I can about this because I want him to know as much as he can if it turns…
stage 2b adenocarcinoma prognosis
hello all my dad went was noraml with no symptoms at all,during a routine medical checkup and found mass in rt upper lobe, x rays , ct scans, bronscopy results not confirm any diagnosis hence he went for direct surgical removal of mass by lobectomy, and bopsy he was diagnosied of stage 2A NSSLC adenocarcinoma 3 weeks…
Don't Worry Be Happy?
Apr.06 on the x-ray, the doc noticed a nodule. CT scan confirmed that (there is 1.4cm nodule in my right lung) PET-scan said that they didnt find a cancer-like metabolism... that means its NOT cancerous? I repeated the CT-scan after 4 month and the results were the same(1.4cm nodule) What should I do next??? Leave it and…
sclc, how fast does it multiply?
I have heard that sclc grows to double it's size every 30 days. Has anyone else heard or read anything like that?
Upstate NY treatment
Are there any folks out there fighting lung cancer who are being treated in Syracuse, Rochester or Buffalo? I am thinking of moving my dad closer to me and am on the prowl for good docs.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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