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Lung Cancer

Lost Mother in Law
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to post a short note to say thanks to all of you who've tried to help me through our difficult times. We lost my mother in law (end stage lung ca that mets to the brain) 2 weeks ago. We were so blessed to have her with us as long as we did, but very grateful she didn't linger once it became…
Any one taking Iressa?
Mom just started Iressa. Too weak to try chemo. Dr. recommended Iressa instead. Has anyone taken this drug & is it helping. 2nd day on Iressa & side effects include vomiting, diarhea & fatigue. Wondering if life w/get better for her once she gets a few more doses or if this drug w/continue symptoms the entire time she is…
Need to learn more to help others
Hi, My name is kim from the Philippines. We just found out that my best friend's (Sol) mother has lung cancer. Her family is like my second family and i feel so bad hearing the news. The doctors said she had stage 4 lung cancer but there is still a good chance of survival. If there is anyone who could give me any…
Survivor Stories
Is there anyone out there that has cancer stories of how they faught to win there battle? It would encourage my friends mother. Thank you.
Any survivors of lung+liver+brain+spine cancer?
My mom was diagnosised over Thanksgiving weekend with lung cancer that spread to her liver, spine & brain. There are massive leisons on her brain which is the immediate threat to her life. She's had 10 days of radiation treatments to the brain & we will meet w/the chemo doctor tomorrow to find out what treatment options…
worried about COPD
I have Emphysema and now cancer in my left lung. they say I need both radiation and cemo starting this week. I m already on 02 24/7 and meds to help with my breathing every 4 hrs. I know this treatment is going to be hard but what scares me is Im afaird they will forget about my emphysema. I know doctors tend to think only…
DX Lung Cancer
In Oct. Dx with Adenocell and Neuro Endocrine lung cancer. Has anyone had this type? Had none of the typical lung cancer symptons. Did have severe muscle weakness, and double vision along with weight loss. Cancer is inop. at this time, doing chemo and start radiation week after Thanksgiving. Would love to hear of someone…
Time is getting closer
The hospice nurse called today, first call I've gotten from her....we just found out about my mom's cancer last week. But she said she doubts that my mom will last through the first of January. So far, I have been pretty alright, but, today was so very hard. I want my mother to have some peace and to leave this world with…
swollen lymp glands
My husband has advanced lung cancer. His left side of the chest and under his arm has within the last 3 weeks swollen up so much that he can't even put his arm down. It is very hard and hot. they say it is hot because the blood vessels are all engorged with fluid. It is only on the side where he has the cancer. It is very…
Mother of new baby...very scared of cancer diagnoses
Hi everyone: This is my first time posting on this board. I have had serious problems latelty with no help or direction given to me by doctors. Here is some of my story and the second half is my main concern with cancer: guess it all started about 6 months ago after I had my son. The first problem I had is that I went to…
newbie with a lot of questions
i woke up one morning face swollen up. thought i had an allergy of some kind or allergic reaction to something.boy was i wrong! cat scan showed cancer 3 centimeters around my main arteries from heart to brain.inoperablebecause of location. lungs were clear nothing showed up there. doctor is calling it lung cancer.he says…
My dad has NSCLC and was told he has no more options...
I recently spoke with my dad who, who has non-small cell lung cancer (I don't know what stage, he says his doctor hasn't told him and he doesn't really care to know), and he's been battling this for about two years now. He's been through several rounds of chemo and radiation; the radiation has "cooked" his right lung, and…
HELP Treatment disagreement
My brother age 50 is stage 3A. He had aggresive Chemo, and radiation. Has shrunk a little, Surgeon now recommends surgery. But his Radiaoligist recommends more radiation. His Drs. disagree so seeking info here. He needs to decide his next step. Please reply, and I will have him read answers.
my mother was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer
my mom is stage 4 and has already had one line of treatment, initally it was good news, but the tumors have grown and too make matters worse, she has superior vena cava syndrome. i have heard this is difficult to treat, is anyone else experiencing this? has anything helped? she will have her last radiaion treatment…
Large cell, Stage 4, Mets include bone and adrenal. New diagnosis.
Hi. My Mom has just received the subject diagnosis. We are still doing the final diagnostic testing and have met with an oncologist once. Can anyone give advice pro or con regarding carboplatin/taxol and-or iressa? Also, does anyone have diet/nutrition advice? Has anyone heard of something experimental called (I think)…
In need of some feed back
Hello, I'm writing this in regards to my 43 year old wife, who has stage 3a non-small cell lung cancer.She had a 3cm mass on her lower right lobe and one of her lymp-nodes by her esophagus was cancerous. She's had radiation and chemo and then surgery was performed to remove the lower right lobe of her lung. At that time…
alternative treatments
Hello, My mom has non-small cell lung ca, stage IV, diagnosed in August of this year, she failed Taxol/Carbo 3 cycles. We heard about this institute in Denmark called Humlegaarden. Does anyone know anything about it? Thanks NB
Docetaxel
I need to know if anyone has ever had chemo treatment with this drug (docetaxel)? We were informed that my moms lung cancer has come back just after treatments being done a little over 2 months, and has spreaded now to the front part of her right lung. Does this medication have very many side effects? Also can any help me…
Neurological Side Effects of Iressa
Does anyone have information to share about possible neuro side effects of the oral chemo drug Iressa? My mother-in-law is now stage IV non-small cell adenocarcinoma of the lungs. She did a round of Gemzar & Cisplatin following radiation & surgery when first diagnosed. She had a year of remission. She's been on Iressa for…
New here, Mom just diagnosed stage IV
My mom was diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma lung cancer with mets to the liver (One spot) She will be begin treatments this week Carb/Taxol. If the tumors shrink she will be a canidate for surgery. Is there any survivors of this cancer? What is she up against? Is adenocarcinoma slow growing cancer. Her tumors are…
New update: mom w/ advanced NSCLC, mets to bone
Hello, I have been off the discussion board for about 1 week now as we've been waiting for all the reports to come back in. We celebrated 1 small victory when the liver ultra sound came back clear so we are very grateful that her liver is clean. Today, however, we received the preliminary PET report and it showed that the…
New: advanced non small cell adenocarcinoma
Hello, this is my 1st time joining a chat room ever. Yesterday we found out my mom has non small cell adenocarcinoma and we are waiting for the PET results to find out the stage. Because the CT scans showed there are lesions in her liver and that it has mets to the lymph node we were told this code be stage IIIB or…
NSC Lung CA w/Brain mets & Breast CA
Hi Everyone! I've been browsing over all of postings and the advice and hope that you give to one another is so inspiring! I am looking for some advice and recommendations for my mom and hoping some of you could help... My mom was 44 and diagnosed with breast CA in Sept. 2002. During her preop workup, they found a 4mm…
Small Cell Lung Cancer Remission
Hello. I have limited stage small cell lung cancer that I have been told is now in remission (after chemo and radiation). I finished radiation on August 1 and had a scan a few weeks later. I felt fine until 2 weeks ago at which time my shoulder blade on the side where the tumor was is sore and hurts. My doctor doesn't…
Question about chemo
My mom started her first round of treatment today. They are giving her gleevac and cistoplatin. She is stage IV. Is there anyone that can share info with me that has taken these same treatments. Thanks
still smoking
i dont know how to express my concern for my mother in-law. she has made it through chemo and radiation for stage IV throat cancer. has had 2 bouts of pneumonia and went to 83 lbs. now she is about 90lbs. so this week she was diagnosed with lung cancer non operable and the only thing to do is chemo. this is the catch she…
Possible lung cancer??
In March of 2002 I had a chest X-Ray which showed some heaviness in the upper right area of my chest. From that, I had a CT scan and it was found there was a 6 X 9 mm nodule in the upper right apex. I was instructed to have another CT scan 3 months later which I did, and the results showed the same (no change). I was also…
after surgery
I had my left lung removed in 2001. This was followed by frozen shoulder which is better, but I still have some tingling and other odd sensations in my left breast and side. Has anyone else had this and is this just something that I will have to get used to
small cell lung cancer, extensive stage
My sister has been newly diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, extensive stage. I am interested in informations on others' experiences with treatment options, side effects, and how long it has been since diagnosis. I would also appreciate any other comments about their experiences they would care to share.
lung cancer
him my name is vanessa i am a daughter of one that had just me told that he has lung cancer and it is at a stage 3 at least and it might me in his a gland in his stomcah. i am only 15 years old. if any one would like to chat with me i would realy injoy that. if any of you could tell me a good way to get support and not…

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