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Lung Cancer

my brother
Hi - we are very new to this. My brother has just been diagnosed with stage IIIA lung CA. He starts massive treatments in a few days...then maybe surgery, maybe. I want to get him to talk to someone...possibly here in this message group..any suggestions? I never asked a prognosis because I didn't want him to hear like 20%…
New here
Hi! I am a 67 yr old female. Last week I was diagnosed with a tumor in my right upper lobe. Since then, I am getting scanned from top to bottom and had a bronch (oh I can't spell it) biopsy. My oncologist thinks it is stage 1 of a slow growing cancer. We are waiting for all the other tests to come in. I am being referred…
spreading to liver
My mom's PET scan showed that her treatment for the lung/lymph cancer was successful, BUT....they found 3 spots on her liver. Can you suggest any treatment that was successful in this situation? Any idea what I can expect? Thank you!
Need some advice for stage IV lung cancer
My mom is 64 and has been recently diagnosised with stage IV small cell and large cell lung cancer, which has already spreaded to the neck, liver and kidney. We go for our first visit to our second oncologist, to see what their plans are for chemo. She was diagnosised in Georgia but she has more family in SC. I would like…
I am tired of being told I am young
I am 22 years old and well a 9 and a half month survivor... but all I hear from just about anyone is that I am to young or so young to have this or be going through this. Cancer does not no age and I know and have met alot of younger people going through this and we are all the same here. We are all cancer patients,…
Still smoking....................
As noted in a previous post of mine, my mom was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer - unfortunately we have not yet been told what type of cancer (NSC or SC)or what level. Anyway, my mom is a smoker - I am a non smoker. My mom continues to smoke - she got the patch from the Doctor - but has yet to use it. She says she is…
Newly Diagnosed Stage IV Adenocarcinoma
My name is Jeanne and I was diagnosed on January 16,2004 after several weeks of being treated for what was thought to be shoulder-back muscle spasms. From there it has been a non-stop rush to radiation and chemo and I still haven't digested alot of what I am facing. Sometimes all I can think is that I am only 46 and have 4…
Mom just had surgery, some questions
Hi, I'm new to the group. My mom is a 79 yo colon-rectal cancer survivor of 17 years. She had a routine chest xray in december 03, and the docs found a nodule about 2 cm. A biopsy attempt failed, and she had surgery 2/20 to inspect the nodule. The surgeon removed the nodule and a portion of her upper left lobe. He said it…
Dad wanting to quit treatment
My Dad is literally changing his mind from one day to the next about continuing treatment. When he is feeling good, he talks positively about beating the odds, but when he is feeling bad, he says he wants to die. Last Thursday he checked himself into the hospital because he was feeling bad & they brought up his magnesium…
Non Smokers - Please see this Survey
I am trying to gather information from non smokers in hopes of getting some helpful information regarding treatment. Please go here http://www.harborwebworks.com/nsclc.htm Terri
Lung Cancer Study
A year ago January 2003 I was told I had stage 3 Non small cell lung cancer.My tumor was 6 cm in size. I went through 12 weeks of Chemo and started radiation treatments "38" in all. Was given another 5 straight days of chemo, off a week and back for five more days of chemo. I also have been on 1200 mg of celebrex a days…
lung cancer metastasized to brain
My husband found out he had lung cancer in Nov. 4 years ago. They took out half of his left lung and he went through the chemo and they thought they got it all. One year ago in January we found out it had returned. He went through chemo again , then radiation. Now it is spreading to his adrenad gland and his spleen and now…
may have lung cancer
Hi iam not new too this site i first came on as a Brest cancer and that was one year ago know they think i may have Lung cancer i will find out for sure on Wensday.I want too know if anyone knows why my doc is wanting to do chemo instead of Radiation from the way he talked Radiation was not a option for lung cancer…
Can anyone help me?
I am 45 years old and have been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Chemo didn't work and the tumor has grown. I have 6-9 months left. How does a person cope with imminent death? How do you conquer the depression that prevents you from doing your daily routine? I am not doing well at all and need some help. Thank you.
4 years later
In the fall of 1999 I began my treatment of chemo and radaition. After a couple of months of treatment they finally were able to do surgery and remove the left upper lobe of my left lung. I have had burning stabbing pain ever since. As of lately I am having new burning pain in my back. The latest x-rays came back normal. I…
New Member Need Support!
I am a new member to this site as of today and think it's absolutely wonderful! We all need some support! I am 36 years old and my dad was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer this last May and underwent surgery to have 2/3 of his right lung removed. He had seven weeks (once a week) of chemo and 35 days of radiation. His…
Lung removal next week
My mother was just told she will have to have her left lung removed next week due to stage 1 non-small lung cancer. I know stage 1 is a blessing at this point and we hope all of the cancer will be taken out. We are not sure if it has spread to the lymph nodes. My main question is regarding benefits or goverment assistance…
Possible Cancer?/Back Pain
Hi, glad I found this site. I'm an only child age 38 (and single) and my mom lives 4 hours away. She's been having stabbing back pains and a stiff neck for the last month, and the doctors found a 4 cm mass in her lung. They want to take a lung biopsy and have told us it's most likely cancer. I've read that if it's small…
New to group
I had stage 111B lung cancer and recently completed radiation therapy with weekly chemo Taxol/carboplatin doses followed by two three week doses of chemo separated by three weeks. I am having a hard time with the roller coaster aspect of all of this. I appear to be free of cancer but can not be completely sure. I have a…
iressa
I am new to the group. Please forgive errors. My brother has been on Iressa for several months. I am worried because he is losing weight, lack of appetite, extreme fatigue. I know these are side effects, but am wondering how long they will go on. He is very thin and although the cancer is responding to this treatment, he…
Mom Has Recurrence-Comments Suggestions Needed
Hello Everyone! I don't post very much on this board (spend most of my time on the colon cancer board as I am caregiver to my husband, diagnosed stage III 7/03 and may have possible recurrence...will know more about that next week) but I read many, many posts as I am also caregiver to my mom, diagnosed inoperable stage III…
treatment/nsc
my dad had stage 4 non small cell adenocarcinoma. the doc said that he wasn't a candidate for radiation or surgery. I understand if the tumor is invasive that surgery is difficult, but why not radiation, I don't quite understand what makes some people a candidate and others not. Could someone explain. Thanks in advance.
My dad
My dad was diagnosed w/Lung Cancer in June. The last few months have been so diffucult for my family and I. There are so many different emotions that go along with this and I find it hard to cope with the day to day things. I just want to stay home and feel safe from the world. My dad is feeling very tired from his chemo…
A little down...
I am 22 and I had lung cancer. It took about 9 months for the doctor to find out I had lung cancer and after that in a matter of a week I was in the hospital and I lost the lower lobe of my left lung. I ended up in ICU for about 11 days and got out of ICU on my 22nd b-day to which I dont remember much of... I ended up with…
small cell lung cancer
We recieved bad news today about my sis....she is wonderful.She has always been strong. there are five of us kids and are all in our 30's, 40's and she is 54. She has been given 1 to 2 weeks and is so very sick. We got the diagnosis on Nov 8th and our lives have not been the same. She has been taking chemo and radiation…
help!
I may not make sense, but must try..I'm in hosp, just returned from surgery, and still "under the influence" from drugs, etc. for some reason unable to access e-mail, but can get on web. They just confirmed colorectal lung mets-(small, many, both lungs..) TME w/colostomy Nov 2000, chemo & radiation, no recurrence until…
To Mike, Bobmc, Others Re: Mom's Recurrence
Thank you all so much for your replies. General concensus seems to definitely be a second opinion is needed here which is the plan in place for mom. I've been busy getting everything lined up and as a result, I know I have not posted in quite some time to again thank you all and to let you know what's going on. Okay, Mom…
forums
Hi all I am Tom a lung cancer surviver and I just started a very good forum for myself and others.It is a survivor forum I call csf so feel free to drop in and tell us your stories about your cancer so that others may learn.go to www.chatarea.com/csf to sign in and post.I will be adding a chat room later.CSF = Cancer…
What can i do to help my Dad?
We found out in October that my dad has lung cancer. They scheduled surgery very quickly, but my father has other breathing problems, so we wanted a 2nd opinion so we went into NY for another opinion. They recommended that other tests be performed to make sure it was the right thing. When we came back to ours to have the…
Navelbine and Iressa Questions
Could anyone relate their experiences with these two drugs? Thank you for your response in advance. tomP

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