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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Radiofrequency Ablation
Hi everyone, I'm a 21 year old who was diagnosed with rectal cancer in January. I underwent pre-op chemo/radiation, an abdomino-perineal resection of my rectum with a partial vaginectomy and post-op chemo. In September they discovered small lung metastases. Needless to say, I was devastated but I am quite determined to…
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Lung spots
just wondering what procedures there are out there for lung biopsy / removal of lung mets..anyone have first hand-(lung) experience?
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sclc with mets to ovary
Hello! I'm a 38 year old single Mom of 2. I was first diagnosed in 2002 with limited stage small cell lung cancer and underwent treatment. Just this past December I was found to have a softball sized tumor on my left ovary which had been confirmed as malignant as a metastisis from the lung. I'd really love to chat/email…
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need help making decision
Has anyone ever tried the therapies ukrain, insulin and hyperthermia for met. head and neck cancer to the lungs for squamous cell. If so did it work and what was your experiences? Help, cbecker
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Mom's Lung Cancer, 2nd Round Chemo
My mother was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in September after numerous Upper Resp Infections. She is currently on Taxol and Chlorplatin (not so sure if the last one is the right name). Anyway, has anyone ever heard of cancer in such a late stage going into remission or even being cured? I am grasping at straws. I…
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helping my dad
my dad has become a shadow. He has surived lung and brain cancer but does not trust life anymore and dose not know why he is still hear. I tell him I LOVE HIM with every ounce of my soul and need him in my life but it seems that is not enoungh to bring him back from the abyss. He keeps in his room most of the time and goes…