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lung cancer depression
hello everyone...im writing for my husband who was diagnosed with lc stage IIIB a couple of months ago. since then he has been through radiation, chemo, 5 bronchoscopies, 3 intubations, feeding tube placement, pneumonia, esophagus trouble, low red blood cell count and on and on. we want to ask for help and support mostly…
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test after test
I was diagnosis with small cell lung cancer on 10/09/02. I had gone through pneumonia in left lower lung for several weeks to fine the whole left lund collapsed. I have gone through chemo cisplatium and etopside (Iam not sure of spelling) radiation to left lung for 30 cycle. In February I wasn't able to breath, it was…
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Finding best oncologist in Seattle?
Hi. My mom was just diagnosed w/NSCLC stage III and lives 20 minutes east of Seattle. She has been referred to an oncologist nearby, but I want to get recommendations on any other oncologists that are highly recommended and encourage her to get a second and possibly third opinion. Anyone out there from the Seattle area who…
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Help
My friend is 21 and found out he has lung cancer. He has run out of money for treatment. Is there any place he can recieve free treatment?
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Researching on treatment options for Bronchoaveolar carcinoma
Hello every one, my name is Ji and I'm currently doing a research project on BAC for my Trends in Cancer class at State University of New York at Stony Brook. I know that although I'm not personally affected with cancer, and it may seem a waste of time for all the warriors, survivors, and caregivers to spend their valuable…
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Lung Cancer/Skin Cancer
My mother has been battling lung cancer for more than 2 years. In 12/02, she was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in her right ear. She could not have surgery to remove the tumor because of her reduced lung capacity...she has emphasema. So, she was given about 20 radiation treatments in Jan/Feb. In March the pain was…
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Please Help!
I am posting this in a few of the bigger Discussion Groups. My Step Father has cancer in his throat. He's showing signs of improvement and for this Christmas, I was hoping to give him a Christmas card with stories from cancer survivors. If you are a survivor and would like to share your story, please e-mail me at…
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Help Explain Please
Hey.... I just found out yesturday that my grandpa has lung cancer and im 14 yrs old. I don't undertand that well and it would be nice if someone could clear up this for me. I know it wasn't caused by smoking, and I just would like it if someone could help me understand. Most websites are too complicated and it's hard to…
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carcinoid tumor
As a mother the last thing you want to hear is that your child (and only child) has a tumor. My daughter Kate was diagnoised with reflux and the doctor told us that is was more than likely a piece of corn in the lobe of her lung but he wanted to be sure. He scheduled an outpatient procedure to go down and look with a…
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stage IV adencarcenoma
Hi, my name is Pam and I've been dx with the above. My case is a little unusual in that my cancer was found in my brain mets first. tumors in lung showed up 5 months later. I did rad on brain, just finished rad on lungs and am in chemo. Only 38 years old and fighting hard. Lost my husband to Leiomyosarcoma 2 years ago and…
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how to gain weight
Does anyone have any tips for getting my dad to gain weight. He has lung cancer and is skin and bones from all of this. I need some sort of idea to get him to eat. He looks bad but is still kicking. Thanks for your time!
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Non-Smoker Lung Cancer
I am a Board member for the American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists (AARST). We are initiating an informal study of lung cancer survivors who have never smoked. Your information could prove invaluable for preventing lung cancer in others. For participating, AARST will provide a free radon test kit to you…
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Tobacco Litigation
I've had my left upper lung lobe removed and am now going through chemo. Although the chemo is not as bad as I expected, what this is putting my family through is almost more than I can bear. My mother is ill and I'm unable to help her because of what I'm undergoing. Anyway, I'm angry and want to sue big Tobacco. Finding…
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survivor
Hi, I'm new to this site. I had a lobectomy done 8 1/2 yrs ago also a tumor removed from behind my heart. The Dr said if he knew I had the tumor he would not have did the surgery (they thought it was a large artery). He said these types of tumors always come back. They gave me 10% chance of living 2 yrs. Well, I'm still…
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will steroids help shortness of breath
My dad is real short of breath. He can't hardly walk a few steps without huffing and puffing. Will steroids help him breath better? I've heard that chemo causes some scar tissue to form and that may cause shortness of breath. Thanks for your time and may God bless each and everyone of you.
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Ukrain and Toxol
Has anyone used the combo cocktail Ukrain with their Toxol treatment? If not have you taken Toxol and if so, with what? Please let me know. Best, Maura Richardson 404-509-1565
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Bye to my dad
My dear dad passed away yesterday from lung cancer. I had been planning on going to visit him next week from CA to Tennesee for his 76th birthday. My dad came to visit me here for Christmas. We had a lovely Christmas and the next day he felt ill and was hospitalized. It turned into severe pneumonia... It took almost two…
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vacine for non-small cell lung cancer
I was reading my news and see that they are having clinical trials or studies using the tumors as a defense to stop the cancer. They have had some success. Anyone else see this? They are doing this in Califoria and at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle Washington.
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scared
I went in for routine xray,they said it was abnormil,got a ctscan and they said it was a mass about one centimeter.I live in Michigan,I started looking on the net for best cancer centers.came up with lee moffit in florida and my wifes insurance covers that place.I'm52 years old with the best 5 year old grandson in the…
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My Fav. Uncle fights NSLC
First, I am just so thankful for a place like this. Although we all know people in our own towns and can speak with them- this forum allows us to hear so many positive stories. I am looking for positive stories today. My Uncle is in Ohio and is treated for his stage IV cancer at a vet hospital. Currently he is home and…
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My mom has lung cancer and its hard to deal with!!!
My mom was diegnosed with lung cancer in April and is going through her last section of chemo. She is doing well but the cancer is close to her heart so it is scary. I am 13 and have a 6 yr old sister and a great supportive dad. She is a great mom and will not give up. She always thanks god for everyday she is here and she…
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SOMEONE WITH MESOTHELIOMA
I WAS TOLD IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR THAT I HAVE MESOTHELIOMA. APRIL 23, THEY REMOVED MY RIGHT LUNG, RIGHT CHEST WALL LINING, RIGHT SECTION OF DIAPHRAM, RIGH SECTION OF PARACARDIUM, THREE RIBS AND A SPOT ON THE TUBE GOING TO THE LIVER. THE MARGIN OF THE PARACARDIUM WAS POSITIVE, SO THE CANCER IS IN THE LEFT SECTION OF THE…
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septic lesions
Can anyone help me with information on septic lesions on the liver?
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Lung cancer is back
This is my first time here and I am not sure how to do this. I don't know how to get in the chat room. I really would like to talk to someone. I am scared and feel all alone.
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Sun's soup
Anyone heard new data or have any success using this soup? I was intrigued when I first heard about it but have heard nothing for a year or longer.
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Finally Going After Tobacco Co's
I have lost three grandparents to lung cancer. Now my Dad is sick. I just went through a horrible ordeal with he and my mother, where he was rushed to the hospital and barely survived. I've recently become an attorney and wanted by bosses to go after the tobacco companies for peddling death with the full knowledge of the…
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Happy weekend
Just think... every day is the weekend in Heavan... every day is the best day in Heavan. "we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is unseen is eternal." (2 Corninthians4:18) I'm so thankful that my dear dad is in heavan now. Better is one day in the Lords court than thousands elsewhere. Love…
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my father 71
I don't know where to start, but here it goes. My father was diagnosed on November 12, 2002 with non-small cell lung cancer, stage 4. It has went to the liver and to the lymph nodes. They gave him maybe 6 months without treatment. Maybe a year with chemo. Radiation wasn't an option nor was surgery. He didn't want the…
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Aptosyn
Hello - I am new to this site. My husband was diagnosed with SCLC on March 4 and he's undergone 3 IV chemo treatments with carboplatin & etoposide and Aptosyn taken orally during and after the chemo. Is anyone familiar with Aptosyn and its effectiveness? Also, is tenderness to the touch all over the body a common side…
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Update on Radiotherapy Tumor Ablation from Schuyler
Hi Gang, I see there has been some interest on this procdure, so decided to post this rather than reply individually to Janet, Peg and Margaret. I am in contact with University of South Alabama and have qualified for this procedure, so I may have some first hand experience for you in a few weeks. Check out www.cancerlynx.…