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Lung Cancer

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…
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!!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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?
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…
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
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…
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…
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
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.…
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…
Lung cancer in Mongolia
Hello, My father lives in Mongolia and he has been diagnosed with lung cancer. But they sent him home because they can't do anything for him. So basically he has no hope. Any advice? I do cry and pray everyday that we would be blessed to bring him to US to get him treated. Does anyone know what I should do? Thanks
Questions to Ask
My Father-in-law has been diagnosed with Stage I lung cancer. He will have surgery tomorrow to remove the bottom lobe on his right lung. They will also check his lymph nodes. I have been reading over the discussions on this site and have not seen any discussions on what to ask after the surgery. Can anyone help me with a…
Please help my family
My Dad has just been diagnosed with possible Lung Cancer. He has a large mass in his left lung and and smaller lesions in his right. It has spead to his spinal cord, media stinum, and liver. We are assuming this is StageIV (he is just seeing the doctor today)This just happened so fast and he has given up hope. My family…
Remission?
Has anyone with Stage 4 Small Cell Lung Cancer gone into remission? If so, for how long? Did it come back? Has anyone been cured or cancer free from stage 4 SCLC?
Lung cancer
My brother just found june 26 he is in 4th state of lung He is going to Fox Chase and they started with radiation on the brain he goes for 3 weeks everyday then waits a week then starts chemo. I also heard about a place called Cancer treatments of America and i would love him to go there for a 2nd opion are there any…
good doctors
I'm lookin for a good doctor in BURMINGHAM ALABAMA area if anyone knows one. thanks
Looking for SURVIVORS! Need some strength.,..
Hello. My mom was diagnosed 3 1/2 weeks ago with Lung CA stage IV, with mets to the brain (3 lesions). Tomorrow she finishes her whole brain radiation. Which she is tolerating quite well, minus the hair loss and fatigue. Told today try chemo for the lung (carboplatin and another one, that has slipped my mind) Said the…
lung cancer with issues
Somehow the website gave me the user name igiveup. Mine is mjsouth. Just so you'll know who you're responding to. Thanks for the reply, it really helps to talk and know people care. jgs
Glucose & Dietary Supplements
Hi all, First I'd like to share with fellow caregivers and cancer patients my mother's oncologist's take on dietary supplements. There is the contention that antioxidant supplements counteract the mechanism of chemotherapy which relies on oxidation to kill cancer cells. Yet, certain antioxidants and supplements boost one's…
Stage 4 SCLC
My father was recently diagnosed with stage 4 sclc. We have been devasted with the news knowing the prognosis is poor. I am wondering if there are any people living with this or if there are any survivors of stage 4 sclc. My father could use the inspiration. Praying for all who are going through any cancer!! God bless!!

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