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treatment success for small cell lung cancer
I just wanted to give people a ray of hope. my mum was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in september and has since had 4 courses of chemo (in-patient) and 5 weeks of radiotherapy to the right lung. she had limited stage and her doctors told her they hoped to cure her. on christmas eve they told her the result of her…
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New here....
Hello all. This is a long explanation so please bear with me. I am here because my Mother-in-law...She was dx'd in January 2003 with limited stage small and non small cell cancer in left lung. She underwent chemo and radiation and in July 2003 had left lung removed. By Feb or March 2004 the small cell was back this time in…
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Stage 3b lung cancer
I have stage 3b lung cancer and would like to hear from someone who has lived through it. I have had all the chemo and radiation. Would love to talk to someone in the same boat. Thanks Howard.
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Tarceva side effects
Hi Everyone. I'm a social worker and I'm trying to help a pt that does not have a computer. He wants to discuss tarceva side effects with others. He asked if I would post this and if someone responds to give out his phone #.
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Carcinoid Lung Tumor
My stepdad was just diagnosed with a carcinoid lung tumor. He told me that the doctor said it was 5cm! I am hoping he misheard .5! He and my mom are scared. Does anyone have any experience with this type of cancer? Thank you in advance, and God bless you and your families.
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Post-surgery Follow-up
My father was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer 2.5 months ago. My family has been very lucky in that the cancer was treatable through surgery. About 2 weeks ago he had the top-most lobe of his right lung removed and is recovering nicely. He had a follow-up exam with his thorasic surgeon a few days ago and was told…
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pneumonectomy survivors
Are any of you pnemonectomy survivors having a hard time breathing? I had the pnemonectomy done in 1999, along with a total abdominal hysterectomy for 2 different types of cancer. I am now going through my 4th battle with lung cancer and I am having more trouble breathing than usual. I also have COPD. I find that the…
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Beetroot and carrot juice
Has anyone ever heard of mixing the two juices, carrot and beetroot, if so what is the ratio and does it really work? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Howard.
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Great article on Mesothelioma Cancer
Hi, While going through the internet browsing seeking some info to help me understand mesothelioma cancer http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/articles.html , I came across this site above which is informative, and would be very helpful for people suffering from this type of cancer can get quite a lot of information…
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Dad Died
Just wanted to share the fact that my dad died last tuesday of lung cancer. he was dignosed last october. then he had a small tumour (less than 3cm) on his left lung and a small one on his spine and skull. it was a very agressive cancer. the type he had was called adenocarcinoma, non small cell. he was only 53. he had…
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How Do I Live???
Hello everyone, My name is Dionne, and I am new to this site. My mother-in-law, who was my best friend, was diagnosed in Oct. 2004 with Non-Small cell lung cancer Stage IV. She immediately began very aggressive chemo treatments, and when those were showing "no improvement," began radiation. We were told (after 2 bouts of…
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hope needed, please
My aunt, 70, was just diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. The doctor made it clear that he does not think she has much of a chance and that chemo might not even be worth it. Of course, we can't accept that. We want to believe that, no matter how dire the situation, there is always a chance that she could respond well to…
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Mom's Gone
Hi, I don't know how often my Mom posted on this site but I saw it in her favorites so I thought I should post that she passed away on Friday March 4, 2005 due to lung cancer. She fought long and hard and died peacefully here at home with us, her family. I will say a prayer for all of you and thank you if you were her…
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small cell in colon
I am trying to find anyone that knows anyone or anything about small cell in the colon, I know it is normally in the lungs, but my 29 yr old brother has it in the colon. We were told it is very rare. I am having a hard time trying to find any info on this type of cancer. Thank you, Maria
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Lung Surgeon Recommendation
Hello. I have been recently diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. It appears to be in an early stage. I am trying to find a thoracic surgeon in Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach Counties (FLORIDA) who is experienced and SUCCESSFUL in treating lung cancers. If there is anyone out there who might be able to recommend a…
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Anyone's original dx as stage IV
I was just dx on 01/06/05 with stage IV due to met on right adrenal gland. Has anyone else been dx with Stage IV as original dx and if so, how are you doing now? I started radiation on my lung on 1/25 and already am having side efect of more coughing and bringing up blood. My only symptom which prompted me to see a dr was…
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new diagnosis
My mother in law (80) has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. The stage & type have not yet been determined. The doctor said it started in her kidneys. They've told her all they can do is make her comfortable. My question is about the metastatic path lung cancer usually takes. Is there such general path, going to the…
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Horrible taste after chemo
I have had 2 cycles of chemo (cisplatin) and this last cycle has taken me to the ground. The worst part of it is this horrible taste in my mouth, I cannot explain it to anyone. This is day 8 of the 2nd cycle and it's as bad as day 2. Does anyone have any recommendations on what they do to help with this? I don't want to…
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inoperable b/c of vena cava
My dad was recently diagnosed with non-small-cell adenocarcinoma. They are calling it inoperable merely b/c of its location- it is a single, very small tumor that is touching the vena cava and the trachea. Does anyone know of a surgeon in this country or another who performs this delicate surgery with any level of sucess?…
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iressa nonresponse
The oncologist recommends trying iressa after two rounds of chemo for non-small cell stage IV. I can find a few success stories by real-sounding people, but the statistics look poor (10-15% are helped). Does anyone here know of people that tried Iressa after chemo without any good effect? What happens next?
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Antioxidants
My mother has been recently diagnosed with Osophegous and secondary lung cancer. She has undergone radiation and chemo and is doing well. As my father died of liver cancer 7 months ago I read alot about cancer and much of my reading showed that anti oxidants were very useful in assisting the body recover from chemo.…
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Daughter Smokes
Today I caught my 14 year old daughter smoking. I know that she does not fully understand the consequences of her actions. If anyone here can give their testimony as to what they have been through, I think it might paint a more vivid picture in her mind of how terrible lung cancer is. Thank you so much for your help!
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Reaching out / Any Alimta users for NSC lung cancer and what the prognosis is.
My husband has gone thru 2 different types of chemo since Feb. 04 when he was dx with NSC Lung Cancer at stge IIIB. He did taxol/carb for awhile and then Gemzar/Navelbine. His recent tests have come back that the lung mass has shrunk but there are spots in his liver that has enlarged since last tests. It's good that the…
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Another Source of Info.concerning Lung Cancers
http://listserv.acor.org/archives/lung-nsclc.html I hope that this site will help some of you seeking information just as I am concerning my husband's lung cancer. Good luck to all of you! Sincerely, DoubleKnot
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Experimental Drup Alimta
I came across some information about this experimental drug - Alimta on WWW.Medlineplus.com and would like to know if anyone have some good information about this or have tried this drug. What are the results like and side effects (if any yet known). Gbemi.
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Stage IV Lung CA mets to brain
I've tried to post a message here a couple of times, I'm new to this & the first ones didn't show up, so here goes another attempt. My mother-in-law developed non-small cell adenocarcinoma 3 1/2 years ago. She was treated with a lobectomy, radiation, chemo, with good results even though it had spread to the lymph nodes.…
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Scotti and Lana......
Thanks you two for the kind words and for sharing. It means a lot to me that some one out there knows and understands. I do pretty well as far as staying cool and keeping it together. At this point I just want to get it all behind me and go on with my life. My aunt laughed when I told her I look at these things as speed…
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Happy Anniversary to me!!!
I just received the results of my CAT scan and I'm still cancer free. Happy 2 year anniversary to me!!! Age 43, NSCLC Stage IIIB, DX 12/23/02, Right Pneumonectomy 01/15/03. Have a great day everyone!!!
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Need Info/Help IIIB Lung Cancer Dad just dignosed
My dad who is 69 was just diagnosed with IIIb NSCLC, he has a large mass in his right Bronchus and the says it is also in the area behind and in front of his lungs as well as a plueral effusion (fluid), and also mediam sterum? I think, this is all so new to me. The initial doc we met with advised it is not operable nor…
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Radiation damage???
Last March, I lost the upper third of my right lung to stage II non small cell lung cancer. This was followed by 7 weeks of radiation therapy. I understand the burning and side affects from the radiation is pretty normal. They soon went away after they were concluded. I did not have any chemo. I am on clinical trial for…