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difference between radiation pneumonitis and COPD/emphysema?
Good Morning, My father was diagnosed with Limited Stage SCLC. He has undergone 7 weeks of radiation concurrent with chemo and has been finished for 2 1/2 weeks.He wasn't diagnosed with COPD/emphysema until he was diagnosed w/ SCLC. He has been coughing terribly, says he feels he make pass out sometimes. Went to…
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Lung cancer with benign pleural effusion
Hi there. I am from Canada and my father has been recently diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer with pleural effusion. We had the fluid biopsied and don't have the results yet. I am wondering if there is anyone out there that has had lung cancer with a benign pleural effusion. Thanks
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radiation pneumonitis
I developed radiation pneumonitis about 3 months after completing radiation. Has anyone else experienced? I am wondering how long it lasts. After 3 months I still have symptoms. Also, the esophageal irritation that comes with radiation. Does anyone still have any discomfort with swallowing. Any help would be appreciated.…
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Tarceva
Does anyone know how long a patient can take Tarceva? It appears that our tumors become resistent to drugs after a while, so I'm curious to know how long this one might work. Also, has anyone had any experience with C-Statin for NSCLC? Finally, we are the orphans of the cancer club my friends. With research underfunded and…
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brain met. possible lung cancer
2 weeks ago my 68 year old dad had surgery for removal of a brain tumor. Path. report indicates the tumor was a met. most likely originating from lung cancer. We have a CT/PET scheduled for 7-19. Friday we saw a radiologist who wants to begin whole brain radiation (just in case there are microscopic cells lingering) and is…
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Paw Paw and Lung Cancer
My 81 year old mother was diagnosed with Stage IIIb non small cell adenocarcinoma of the lung in November 2004. She has consistently refused chemotherapy and started on Protocel-50 and organic diet, which she has continued since then. Until two weeks ago, there had been no progression of her disease. But now, her CAT scan…
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Iressa
My mom had lung cancer 4 years ago and had surgery to remove a small tumor, and 4 years later she has small tumor again, she still was scared about 4 years ago's surgery and does not want to do this time, but she does not want Chemo either due to the pain, is this possible to ask Iressa prescriptions? from this site, seems…
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SVC obstruction
My father has stage 4 nsclc. Unfortunately the chemo hasn't worked and the tumour is particularly aggressive. The lymph nodes in his chest are now enlarged and obstructing his superior vena cava. His oncologist is sending him for 2 high doses of radiotherapy. If he survives this, there is a small chance he may be started…
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Anyone used Iressa for treatment??
Hi everyone, I am a newbie here. About a year & a half ago, my dad was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. He has been through chemo twice, and radiation once. They have since found that his tumor (inoperable) has grown, and he now has 2 other ones. He refuses to go through chemo or radiation again(he had a VERY…
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tarceva side effects
My dad has been taking Tarceva for over 2 months now after 2 failed attempts at chemo (carboplatin/taxol was the first treatment for 3 cycles, followed by 6 cycles of navelbine). Neither seemed to work. He has stage IV, cancer in both lungs although only showed cancer in one lung on the PET, initially. Tarceva dosage is…
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treatment options
My father's recently been diagnosed with stage 3b/4 NSCLC. He's just completed his first cycle of chemo: gemcitabine + carboplatin, with possibly thalidomide, as part of a clinical trial here in the UK. His oncologist assures us that these drugs are cutting edge, and that there would be no better treatment options in the…
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loss of appetite
My cancer seems to be in remission, but I've lost my appetite. Nothing--even chocolate--really tastes right. What is this?
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Avastin + Iressa for NSCLC
Does anyone have any experience with Avastin for lung cancer? My mom has advanced (IIIA) nsclc and has been through traditional chemo and radiation. Pet scan shows all cells in large tumor are dead...other areas still have active cells, and doctor is attempting to control those. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has…
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SMLC-Scar or Tumor?
Does anyone know if there's a way to determine if a spot on a catscan after chemo and radiation is scar tissue or still a tumor? My oncologist says it's probably scar tissue and isn't concerned but I'd like to know for sure. Is this normal after radiation of the lungs?
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Non small cell cancer
I guess I should have specified the type of cancer mom has. It is non small cell adenocarcinoma with mets to the liver. She is currently taking cistipatin and gleevec. Will this type of chemo make her hair fall out and is it normal to be very sick after only the first treatment?
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BAC-bronchioalveolar carcinoma
I have a dear friend who has this type of lung cancer. She's desperately searching to talk with someone who has type rare type Anyone out there who can help my friend?
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Possible recurrance
I was diagnosed with Stage IIIa non-small cell lung cancer in 9/03. I underwent chemo which shrunk the tumor by more than 1/2. 12/03 had a portion of my lung removed. Then three more rounds of chemo. Have been cancer-free since 2/04. My routine CT last week showed something "suspicious" so I'm scheduled for a PET scan Mon.…
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PET scan safe?
My dad is scheduled for a PET/CT scan tomorrow...just heard radioactive material is used for the scan. Is it safe? Has anyone had any ill effects? Thanks.
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Can Anyone Help
Hi, My husband has had prostate cancer for some years and has exhausted all the traditional medical treatments. I have been doing some research on alternative treatments and find quite often reference to an Australian aboriginal bush remedy which is reported to have some very positive results. The plant is an Australian…
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non-small cell lung cancer
My mum has recently been diagnosed with the above and I am desperate for positive news on survivors. She has been told hers is inoperable. She is also a diabetic and the first 2 Chemo sessions have left her extremely weak and depressed. Any info on alternative drugs to chemo will be greatly appreciated.
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stage 3b lung cancer
Has anyone out there ever heard that carrot juice will cure lung cancer? I have read that it will and would like some feedback please, Thanks, Howard.
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Scared
Hi, I smoke like 10 sticks a day. I tried to quit but it just keeps on coming back. Just 3 days ago, it hurt when I touch the center of my chest and when I inhaled deep also sometimes when I cough. I'm really scared of going to the doctor. I feel like just letting it go rather than going through what the cancer patient is…
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new diagnosis
I was told a week ago that I had a large mass in my left lung. Since then I have had a bronchoscopy and bone scan. Today I see the pulmonary specialist and I know its bad news, (asked that I bring a family member with me). I'm scared of the medical but also all I need to learn - insurance, care. My family is all on east…
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Choosing a doctor
several tumors have been found in my mother's lung, and we are in the process of choosing a doctor. she lives in north carolina and will most-likely be required to travel for treatment regardless of which cancer center she chooses. has anyone out there had a particularly good (or bad) experience with a north carolina…
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Iressa Does Help Those
Iressa has been shown to benefit those that are benefitting from it. It may be a hastely-made move to pre-maturely withdraw the drug. If the drug IS working for some people, then obviously there are others out there who would also benefit. This is, yet again, a great argument for Chemotherapy Sensitivity and Resistance…
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Stage 3b Lung Cancer
I am 46 and was just told in Feb. that I had inoperable stage 3b non small cell lung cancer. They started me on Tarceva and I go back for blood work and x-rays on the 11th of April to see how well the Tarceva is working. I have never smoked, and I do not have any of the symptoms of lung cancer. No cough, no shortness of…
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scared
i am not sure wether or not i have lung cancer, i am in a very low risk group. have had x-rays,ct and pet, all show a nodule of about 12mm but so far all signs show it to be benign. have had blood work done as well and it shows no increase in anything that would indicate any kind of cancer. the lung doc said that she wants…
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Iressa for 9 months/Scared
I've been on Iressa for about 9 months--and doing great. But I'm scared when it will stop working. I've no idea if I have another 9 months, 2 months....will another drug work? Will that be the end? I won't have tubes, and other things like that. I'll ask my doctor to end my life if it comes to that. Anyone feel like I do?…
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Financial help
My husband and I are hard working people who have never asked for anything. Two years ago we got a health insurance policy that the agent said was for catostrophic health situations. We signed up and even got a discount because my husband family NEVER had cancer and he was a nonsmoker. As of two weeks ago my husband of 55…
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Dad diagnosed
My dad recently found out he has a spot on his lung about an inch wide and a spot on his brain about 6mm. I was wondering what the best alternative treatments are and what kind of success people have had with them. I lost my mom 2 years ago to ovarian cancer, as well as many other relatives to this awful disease. I am…