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Lung Cancer

New to Everything
Hi. Diagnosed with lung cancer (adenocarcinoma) 10/27/04. 2 Mets Liver. Just finished chemo. Partial remission. 1 tumor remaining in liver. 43 years old. 6 year old (only) son. I looked so forward to finishing chemo - remission. I thought I would get my "old" life back. Fat chance, huh? I must start over (at my age)and…
VATS and SPN REMOVAL
My name is Alan. I'm a 58 year old male non smoker. I had bypass 8 years ago with a quick recovery. I'm in excellent shape and very active physically. An SPN, < 1.25 cm, was recently detected in my left lower lung. The CT Scan cannot rule out a benign tumor as there was no calcification or other benign indications…
New lung diagnosis....
I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in April of 2003. I had the radiation, chemo and then the surgery. Then I had more chemo and finmished that in March of last year. On my quarterly visit to the oncologist in November my chest xray showed three small spots, so I'm off to a CT scan. It showed the same three spots and…
Coping with new diagnosis
My mother has been diagnosed with nsclc Stage 3b three weeks ago after two bouts of pneumonia and a chest xray revealing a spot. Tumor is 5cm large and surgery is not an option at this time, however thoracic surgeon feels he can "get it" if she has chemo/radation first. Awaiting PET scan and brain/abdmominal scan results…
Mother diagnosed with brain mets
Hello I've just joined tonight. My mother was diagnosed with Non small cell lung cancer stage IV in March of 04. She has been through two chemos now, radiation-- and I just learned today that mets have been discovered to the brain. (3 spots- largest 2 cm) She- I- the whole family is just beside ourselves in grief. The…
carsonoide tumorlets
Just recently found carisonide tumorlet in lung. Dortor not wanting to do any treatment at this time;says is slow growing & just need to watch. Does any one else have this?
Mom had a bronchoscopy on Friday
Mom had a bronchoscopy on Friday at 9:00 a.m. and the doctor didn't talk to her after it was done, but when she got home there was a message that the doctor wanted to see her on Thursday morning, I am just wondering, do doctor's normally tell you right away if they can see something? Here is the history : She had two scans…
Scared
My mother has lung cancer they have said its a stage 4. She only had half a treatment,she couldnt recieve her second one because her platelets are low. She waited another 2 weeks and her blood is not back to normal to recieve chemo, they sent her to the hospital to recieve a blood transfusion. I feel like it has been set…
One lung at high altitudes
My friend Little Bit had one lung removed about 5 months ago in Vermont. She would love to return to Colorado, but has some reservations about the altitude shift from sea level to the Rockies. She was allergic to kemo, and her DR says from test results she is cancer free. Yipee!!!!!!!!! Any info or guidance would be…
Dad 42, lung cancer
Last week after tests, we found a cancerous mass on my dads left lung, and a tumor in his right cerebellum. Today is the first treatment of radiation to the brain. I need any information or help on this, as to I don't know what to do about any of it. He is only 42, and father of 4. God Bless. Amy
Chemosensitivity Testing
Chemosensitivity Testing One approach to individualizing patient therapy is chemosensitivity testing. Chemosensitivity assay is a laboratory test that determines how effective specific chemotherapy agents are against an individual patient's cancer cells. Often, results are obtained before the patient begins treatment. This…
Changing Identity of Medical Oncology
Under previous law, Medicare covered chemotherapy as well as radiation treatment for cancer patients, but did not pay for oral-dose anti-cancer drugs, unless they were available in both oral and injectable form. Medicare Part B covered a total of seven oral-dose anti-cancer drugs under this provision. Older Americans were…
Cancer Therapy
My wife had been diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in 1972 when she presented with a left DVT(deep vein thrombosis) and pulmonary embolism. Workup which was triggered by this presentation revealed that she did have an ovarian carcinoma for which she underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and received leukeran treatment for…
Great article on Mesothelioma Cancer
Hi, While going through the internet browsing seeking some info to help me understand mesothelioma cancer at http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/articles/mesothelioma.html which is rare type of cancer in general population, I came across this site above which is informative, and would be very helpful for people…
Chemo failure
Hi, my Dad was diagnosed about 2 months ago with adenocarinoma, bronchioalviolar type, with tumor on both lungs. Went through two treatments, so far, of carboplatin and taxol, and had a CT scan last week to see how the treatment was working....seems tumors have increased! Anyone had any similar situation and what would the…
Cancer research
One in four of us will at some time suffer from cancer. The high mortality rate, the suffering experienced by patients from the side effects of existing treatments, and the high costs of treatment all contribute to making cancer a priority for drug research. A new way to help http://www.grid.org/projects/cancer/ A landmark…
23 yrs old and Non small cell lung cancer survivor
I am a 23 yr old Non Small Cell Lung Cancer survivor and its been 1 yr and 3 months cancer free and I wanted to know if there was anyone else my age that has had this cancer at my age.... I was 21 when DX and then surned 22 in the hospital because I had some problems after surgery I know that there are others out there…
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…
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…
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.
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 #.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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