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Lung Cancer

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!
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?

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