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Lung Cancer

My aunt has cancer and is rapidly losing weight
My aunt was recently diagnosed with stage 3A lung cancer. She has just started radiation and chemo. She recently moved in with me and my family because the hospital she is recieving treatment at is right up the street from my house. She is constantly sick (as to be expected) but she won't eat anything at all. I think she…
Some info on MPNST. Please help
My mum (55) was diagnoised with MPNST on her lung. I read it is a very rare cancer. I know there are not a lot people with this cancer. Can anyone please provide some info?
New and scared
Hi I've been under CT scan observation for the last 3 years and just say my pulmonary yesterday. Was shown my scans and was told I have a cracked glass nodule that has gone from 7.8mm to 12.4mm in the last year. He has set me up for follow-up in 6 months and said I'm at the pre-cancerous stage. Doctor said surgeon probably…
lung mass
Hello, I care for my 93 yr old mother with farily severe dementia. she has for some time a shortness of breath, horseness, and trouble swallowing. she also has had an ongoing cough. she recently(Saturday AM) woke from her sleep with a mouth full of blood. I cleand her up and took her into the emergancy room. while there…
Ribs shattering after radiation
My husband had stage 3b non small cell lung cancer in 2003. He underwent chemo and radiation(over radiated) ultimately having entire right lung removed and left lung lifted above bronchial split. He had many complications with the surgery most likely cause extensive burning inside due to excess radiation. He was in a coma…
Imfinzi
Is anyone using the new immunotheraphy drug called Imfinizi, for persons who are NSCLC3, who finished radation/chemo, but were non-surgicial? This seemed to become considered new treatment which passed FDA standards and is now allowed by most insurance companies. My doctor is suggesting that I take this treatment now that…
Stage IV NSCLC Adenocarcinoma with ALK genetic mutation
My sister-in-law has been diagnosed with cancer. She is 53 years old. It is Stage IV NSCLC Adenocarnioma. She had the genetic mutation ALK. She started on Xalkori last Thursday. I am looking for resources if any on the ALK genetic mutation. We have searched online and at a few local resources. Just wondering if anyone else…
Query on how to help my mother after her lobectomy
My mother is a 55 year old woman who after beating colorectal cancer (surgery and chemo) she now has lung cancer. She undergoes a lobectomy for the right upper lobe on Thursday and she will begin chemo at a later date. I have cooked meals in advance and taken a semester off of school (second year medical student). While I…
Lung nodes found on CT scan prior to kidney cancer surgery
I had a partial nephrectomy 10/12/17. Small tumor. Stage 1a NO MO. Very lucky. However, my lung ct showed 4 nodules and 1 granuloma. There were 2 nodules on each side and they were somewhat symmetrical In location. Sizes 5mm 3mm 2mm and 2mm. i had no risk factors for the kidney cancer, non-smoker, female, not over weight,…
New member/Multi-focal Adenocarcinoma
Hello- I am new to this site. Three months ago I finished my 4th lung cancer treatment, Photon Radiation, for Multi-focal Adenocarcinoma of the lung. When I shared my first announcement that my cancer was back again I was encouraged to write a blog. That announcement became my first post. In 1997 my first cancer showed up…
Chest pains after lobectomy
I had right top lobe removed on Oct.4 and now home but my biggest complaint is chest pain that feels like heartburn or acid reflux did anyone else experience this?
New Diagnosis Lung cancer upper right lobe combined with Stage 5 renal failure
Hi all Im new to this group and I wondered if you would not mind answering some questions I have. Tweave years ago I had a kidney transplant which has now failed Seven months ago my consultant nephrologist suspected the possibility of a renal lymphoma and ordered an ultrasound scan. This returned clear but as it was the…
Metastatic Bone Marrow Cancer from SCLC
Hello- Has anyone experienced SCLC metasticisizing to the bone marrow? My dad is 79 and recenctly diagnosed with SCLC metatatisized to the liver, bones and bone marrow. I am looking for a realistic prognosis. Can anyone share information or their stories? Thank you!
A question about lung cancer
First of all my prayers and heart goes out to everyone battling this monster...I have recently been diagnosed with prostrate cancer. And am going to have it remover soon...it’s in the beginning stages thank my lucky stars for that.. my father had prostate cancer and now I have it....my father seemed to over come prostrate…
Scan after treatment of SCLC
Hi all, My dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in August (10 cm mass) after a biopsy of a mass found in a CAT scan. He quickly started chemo because his doctor felt it was the most important. After the first round of chemo we finally did a PET scan and found that the cancer had responded and was down to about 8cm…
Lung cancer paranoia
Okay so, I'd just like to start out by saying I'm new here and going out of my mind. I don't know where to begin, nor which forum to go to before actually going to see a doctor about it, so I just went here because it was recommended to me. Simply put, I'm worried about cancer. I'm a 19 year old male, with no previous…
lung nodule...what to do?
Let me start the saying I'm new to the site, but wishing I'd really found it sooner. Let me start by telling you a little bit about myself I'm 54 years old with the history of thyroid cancer in 2003. During that same time my father was discovered to have multiple myeloma and was in the hospital 2 months before passing…
Medicine or disease? Please help
My mother has Stage 3 lung cancer (Non-small cell carcinoma). Tumor started griwing into spine (T1 and T2) over the summer and caused radiating shoulder pain. Oncologist prescribed steroid - Decadron - 4x a day. She immediately experienced short- term memory loss and he said to ignore it as it was relieving pain (I…
Being treated with Alimta for Stage 4 NSCLC
I am a 45 year old female who has been diagnosed with recurrent Stage 3 sarcoma and stage 4 NSCLC. I am now being treated with my third "chemo cocktail" of Alimta. My first treatment was Gemzar, Taxoter and Neulasta. After a severe reaction to the Gemzar my chemo was changed to Carboplatin, Taxoter an Neulasta. After 4…
What can be done for people with PD1 Negative tumors??
Hello everyone, my mother was diagonsed with Stage 4 NSCLC back in October... She did 6 treatments of Radiation (5 on her pelvic tumor, and 1 on her knee) and 2 heavy doesages of Taxo/Carbo The results came back, and her tumors have grown, so now we're on the 2nd line treatment of Avastin/Vinorelbine We asked if we could…
Lung Cancer as a secondary Cancer
Hello, A little about my story... I'm a 63 year old male and have been in pretty good health until I hit about 56. At that time I came down with Trigeminal Neuralgia but that's a Neuro issue so not applicable here. Due to some changes in my health insurance recently, I had to change to a new Primary Care Physician. During…
My mother won't go to seek help
My mother is in her early to mid sixties. My brother told me 3 weeks ago that my mother had found what is an emergency room doctor thinks is a cancerous nodule in her lung. This happened back in September. My mother was coughing up blood and my niece family convinced her to go to the emergency room. My other two sisters…
Difficult Oncologist
Hello: My mother was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Our initial visit to the oncologist was rough, to say the least. My mom is 86 years old and gets confused with all the tests and everything and forgets things sometimes. I am there as her representative and the doctor totally dismissed everything I tried to say. I…
New Diagnosis
My husband was just diagnosed with Stage 4 NSC undifferentiated carcinoma of the lung. It has metasizided to atleast 6 other locations. There were no real symptoms. He had a persistent cough and was slightly more fatigued. They first started running tests on September 25 and made the diagnosis on October 18th. He has his…
non small cell lung cancer
In July 2007 I had surgery to remove my entire left lung, due to non small cell lung cancer. I was fortunate that it had not spread & did not have to have chemo, etc. In December 2008 I was in the hospital for an entirely different illness. At that time they did a chest xray & ct scan & said I had cancer in my right lung.…
Thoracic Surgeon in Upstate NY
I am looking for a thoracic surgeon in Upstate NY. Preferably in Albany NY. Any recommendations? Thanks
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Hi, My name is Anne. My husband was diagnosed with SCLC in June of 2017. He had a tumor, less than 4cm in his right lung and a small spot in his brain that the tumor board is actually still discussing. It may be a met or it could be inflammation. It is being treated as a met. He prescribed regimen was 5 days per week, for…
International Uninsured patient
Hi All, This is regarding my Mom currently in India. She is 62 years. She has Colon Cancer in 2009. Removed with surgery followed by Chemo. Was Cancer free for 5 years. In 2016 she was diagonised with cancer spread to Lungs. Again Chemo followed by Radiation. In Nov 2017 she complained about hip pain. PET scan showed…
sweats and chills
I am new to this forum/chat/network thing and not sure how it operates. My husband has stage IV lung cancer that metastasized to his liver. Fast forward, since the liver involvement he has severe night sweats (sometimes during the day as well) and shaking chills. He also said he has a constant tickle in his throat that…
Managing pain naturally after lobectomy
Thirty days ago I had left lower lobectomy due a 2.1cm tumor stage 1a. The first week was mostly living hell for me, dry cough, mucus cough, sleepless, no appetite, and severe pain. The pain is like a metal wire burning and cutting into my skin from stomach, below left breast, all the way to the back. The medicine my doc…

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