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Lung Cancer

Middle lobe lung cancer
Has anyone had a tumor in the middle lobe and had successful VATS surgery? I have had two doctors tell me it can be done but I saw a local surgeon who said he thought iit was doubtful. My oncologist is sending me to a better surgeon this week at a large teaching hospital. No lymph nodes are involved at this time.
What problems can i expect after i had my upper left lung taken out?
Immunetherapy for small cell
Hello I was wondering if anyone has tried or has been recommended for immuentherapy for small cell? my husbands small cell was gone after radiation and chemo. but three months into remission a spot is now in his adrenal gland we have been recommended for a trial in Maryland for immunetherapy. I know there were tons for non…
NEWLY DIAGNOSED
My 73 year old brother was just diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and given approximately 6 months to live. Our parents died years ago, so it's just the two of us left. Needless to say, I'm devastated. I need to be able to spend time with him without crying constantly. I can't seem to do that, yet. Beside wanting to spend…
Last Rally to Actively Dying
My father, has been suffering from various cancers the last 4 years. First it was bladder, which he went through the treatment and beat. Then it was liver, which again with lazor surgery, he managed to beat. Then last year, was diagnosed with throat cancer. After4 months of radiation and chemo treatment, he had to get…
Brother with Advanced NSCLC
My brother (56 years old) was diagnosed in December 2017 with Stage 4b NSCLC. It has metastized to his liver, ribs, spine & shoulder. The doctors say not to think of it as a death sentence but from what I read the prognosis is very poor. I'm wondering if there are any 4b survivors out there. I have read about a few 4a…
3mm nodule on lung
Hello everyone, I am new to the group and like most people here, found my way to this site in light of a recent finding. I had an abdominal CT scan done on Monday and in reading the study the radiologist noticed a 3mm nodule located on the base of my left lung. Needless to say my heart sank and I immediately started…
Anyone currently on a clinical trial?? If so how is it going??
If the current treatment for my mom isn't working. We'll most likely try this Clinical trial of two brand new immunotherapy drugs that are taken at the same time. (Sorry can't remember the exact name of the trial) I was hoping someone on here has experience with it or any other Clincal trials. Thanks and god bless
Please help,need guidance, advice, opinions, anything
Where to start, this is such a complicated and long story. My mother, my best friend, my absolute everything was given four months to live yesterday with radiation on treatments on brain. The last several years I've watched this women suffer and be put thru hell and she has fought and fought! My mom is 63 years old. In…
No consolidative opacity. ( not sure what that means???)
Happy Saturday.... I was wondering does anyone know what this means on the findings of my Lung CT Scan: No consolidative opacity. ( not sure what that means???)
Nodules
Just wondering are all lungs nodules benign? I noticed on this forum, reading that a lot of responses are they are benign... Yet is not dependent on size, location, shape, history of other cancers....
Nodules and unspecific abnormal finding within lung fields
Hello everyone... I have a question and hoping I can get some advice/help/clarification as what to do.... I do not have a lung cancer dx, however I was dx with endometrial cancer with lymphovascular invasion , pathology report as of Dec 8, 2017. I had a full radical hyst, removal of cervix, uterus, tubes and both ovaries.…
standard of care for 1B mixed Tumor
Hi. I lost a friend recently to lung cancer. He had been dx with stsge 1B lung cancer, mixed tumor. the doctors did not recommend adjuvant chemo or rads. He had bone pain before and after the surgery, which worsened. Two years later, his PCP recommended an MRI on his leg, where they found a huge tumor, mets from lung…
9mm Nodule Found.. Dr. Wants to wait 4-6 months???
I'm 28, male, will be 29 on July 5th. I just got my results this morning from blood work and CT scan. Ct Scan shows a 9mm nodule in my right lung. Dr. says he wants me to wait 4-6 months to see if it grows any before attempting a biopsy, he stated the biopsy is too risky. My Mono# was 0.7 and Mono% was 9.8. My lymp% was…
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…

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