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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…
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Return of my Lung Cancer
Hi' Seven years ago I had the upper lobe of my right lung removed due to discovery of an adenocarcinoma (stage 1). For five years my regular oncology visits, lab work and scans showed no presence of the cancer. After five years a small nodule appeared on one of my right ribs directly below the incision from my first…
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Please Help..... Recently Diagnosed
First of all, I am so very grateful to have found these boards. I am so confused right now. My hubby was diagnosed with Lung Cancer this week. I feel as though our world has collapsed! A bronchoscopy showed a lump in his lung. The dr said it was very bad. He took several biopsies, but will not have the results for a few…
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Mom starts radiation today
Hi - I posted on this site a couple of months ago when my Mom was first diagnosed with lung cancer - Stage 3 - nsc. Well Thursday she went for her "markings" and today, Friday, she starts her radiation treatments. Just the word radiation frightens me - I am so scared for her. She is 66 years old and seems to get short of…
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Live Surgical Webcast 12/18
http://www.or-live.com An innovative operation to treat lung cancer will be broadcast live via the Internet on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 5:00 pm from University Hospital. John Howington, MD, director, division of Thoracic Surgery, will be demonstrating a Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) with lobectomy. This event will be…
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my aunt and lung ca
hi all my aunt, who is more like my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in october. she found out because she had fluid building up around her heart and the fluid tested cancer. she has done two rounds of chemo and the cancer has moved so rapidly that they took her off the treatments and gave her 2-6 weeks to live. i am…
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Calling all Stage 3B/Stage 4 Lung Cancer Survivors!!!
Hello to all, I've been on the Internet trying to come up with a list of Stage 3B and Stage 4 lung cancer survivors to inspire my dad - stage 4 nsclc but extremely positive about beating it. The only list I came across was one put together by Margo Lubbers: http://www.cancerpage.com/special/surviving_lung_cancer.htm…
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lung cancer
A good friend is being trteated for advanced lung cancer after a period of remission. Today is in the hospital in Coral Gables and is quite depressed and in need of visitors. Freinds are doing what they can but a support group would be helpful for encouragement. Is there any local group that we could call? thank you, Peter…
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Small cell survivors needed!
I am searching for survivors of small cell. My Dad was diagnosed last October. He is stillgoing for Chemo. He is having anxiety attacks and I need to hear from someone who has lived longer than 12 months. He is doing o.k., he just gets tired and frustrated. He quit smoking 32 years ago. How unfair! Please give me some hope…
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New here --
Hi I am new here. Recently I had to go to the emergency room, I could not breathe and have had a cough for a few weeks. It was so bad that I had collapsed in the ER parking lot. The doctor said that it looked like I had asthmatic bronchitis and also had some xrays taken of my chest. They wanted to admit me based on the EKG…
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after lung cancer stage IIa
hi i had lung cancer stage IIa they removed my upper right lobr no chemo i'm so afraid of reoccurance can anybody tell me what to look out for i had surgery 4/17/02 it's been 1+1/2 years i hear with lc 2 years with non occurance is a goode sign thanks for any info also what and how often with test's
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My mom after treatment
I am wondering if someone can assist me with some answers about some experiences they have had or witnessed. My mom has undergone chemotherapy for lung cancer that has appeared for the time being to be successful (doctor thinks it is in remission). However, she also has gone through radiation for the cancer spreading to…
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Cerebellar degeneration and lung cancer
Has anyone been diagnosed with Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration along with the lung cancer? Brenda