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Lung Cancer

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…
Lung spots
just wondering what procedures there are out there for lung biopsy / removal of lung mets..anyone have first hand-(lung) experience?
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
Cerebellar degeneration and lung cancer
Has anyone been diagnosed with Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration along with the lung cancer? Brenda
Surviving
My husband of 51 years passed away in August, is there anyone out there who knows what I'm going through? Desperately need support right now.
this guy i have known sence i was 6 has cancer
i have known steve sence i was real little he just got diagnosted with terminal lung cancer hes like my dad and i dont know what to do... its really painful espshealy for his 11 year old daughter and his 13 year old son is there anything i can do to help?
He's only 24!!!Could it really be cancer?
Hello everyone, I am seaking opinions/facts/or whatever I can get. My boyfriend, Aaron, has just had his third c-scan, the first was for what he thought was an ulcer, and instead they just happened to notice a spot on his lung. 2 months later he had another c-scan and discovered a cluster of nodules that "could be…
Need info
I've been on the breast cancer board many times since my diagnosis this past April and received a lot of help and encouragement there. Now, out of the blue my dad has received a diagnosis of lung cancer that has metastasized to his brain. He had a clean bill of health in the spring, complete with a CT scan so this has all…
nscc 3b lung cancer - painful stomach bloating, gas side effect; heimlich valve
Today my husband is laying on the couch in alot of pain, caused from this stomach bloating issue. He just got out of the hospital a week ago, he was there for 3 weeks. He has a collapsed lung, with alot of fluid that they drained, but were not able to open back the lung. The fluid is starting to come back into the lung and…
LAUNCH OF MILITARY CANCER SURVIVORS' DISCUSSION
After a little cajolling, I have convinced the CSN that there is a need for a discussion for military cancer survivors. The purpose of this discussion is to give military folks a safe place to go and ask questions about treatment, administrative issues, performance evaluations, etc. that are unique to military cancer…
To: chang343
I tried to email you but said error in address. Please contact me. cbecker not checker. We were discussing Iressa Look under need help!!!! prior message. Thanks
I could use some advice.
After weeks of testing we have just found out that my father has stage IV lung cancer. It has spread to his lymphnodes and bones. I am trying to make the most out of every second that my father and I spend together. My mother is the problem. She has spent nearly 26 years living for him. I can't imagine what she is feeling,…
need advice
Hi,I'm brunilda, 7 month ago i lost 1/3 of my lung and was dx stage IB adre. no chemo or nothing, follow ups only xr every 3 month. I sholden't need to have ct of lungs, liever & brains. Please let me know. Thanks a illion
my research
Hello Everyone! I am doing my own amateur *research* on the types of medicines and chemotherapy people have had or are currently taking. If you wouldn't mind giving me the names and even the dosage, but I will settle for just names of meds, I would really appreciate it! Please dont worry about spelling :-) You can email me…
waiting for firm diagnosis
At age 45, and never having smoked, somehow I contracted lung cancer. Part of my lung was removed along with several suspicious lymph nodes. Then I had chemo and radiation treatments. Three months ago bloodwork and x-rays looked great, and I was told I had an excellent prognosis. I've been in remission over a year, but…
Breast Cancer in the Lungs
I had breast cancer in '95 and now have recurrence of the same cancer in the lungs. I am being treated w/ Arimidex. Has anyone gone through this? Any information would help.

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