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Lung Cancer

What questions should I ask?
My dad was just told he has stage 4 nsclc. They analyzed the fluid around his right lung (positive, of course), and found a 2cm mass in the upper lobe. They CAT scanned him and found nothing else. He had a bone scan yesterday and they only found a possible Pancoast tumor. What determines that it's stage 4? What's the…
CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
Carolyn re. Lung/Breast Cancer
Carolyn, although I no little or nothing about a Liver Biopsy, you and I do share a common interest w/Cancer...I had 2Lung Cancers w/1 lung removed....and my rt. breast removed...I'm doing quite well...and I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers and I give you my utmost support...Keeping apositive attitude is…
Mom has short-term memory loss..
My Mom has NSCLC, Stage IV. She is currently on Gemzar, prior to that she had radiation to the lung along with chemo. She has become very forgetful, and has increased short term memory loss. Has anyone seen this before? My sister says its a side effect of chemo, but Gemzar does not list this as a side effect. Concerned…
Dad with Lung Cancer
Hi there. My Dad has had chemo only 3 times. He has been diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung and lymph node cancer. My family all lives in separate towns all over Florida and we try to go home as much as possible to help my Mom out. My Dad is extremely stubborn and has lost so much weight he is now down to 128 lbs.…
fluid around lung
My dad has just been diagnosed with non-small lung cancer. He has it in one lung and the cancer is also in the fluid surrounding his other lung. His breathing even with oxygen is very bad. Does anyone know can this fluid be drained? or is there anything else that can help the breathing situation aside from treating the…
Xyotac?
I just found out the Xyotac was approved for FDA 'fast tract'. What does that mean and has anyone heard of this drug?
radio frequency ablation
Has anyone every heard or had radio frequency ablation for treatment of lung cancer. I saw it somewhere and cannot find it that someone had it and it helped his tumors in his lungs. My husband has lung cancer which metazied from head and neck squamous cell. The dr. says not cure but he his going thru cisplatin, 5FU and…
New Diagnosis
My husband had a biopsy on Friday, 5/30/03 and we got the results yesterday,6/5/03. He has Non small cell cancer of the lungs which has metastisized to the lymph nodes. They did a brain scan yesterday to see if it had migrated to the brain. I did not ask about stage. I am pretty uninformed about cancer. The oncologist is…
Many questions...
My best buddy has just been diagnosed. We're still waiting on biopsy results, but the doctor is positive it's cancer. 3cm by 2cm mass in the left lung and a mass that looks like lymph node involvement (on the same side of the body), which is trying to wrap around the windpipe!!! I'm more worried about this tumor than the…
Can someone help?
My dad was diagnosed with non small cell stage IV lung cancer. He's due to start radiation after almost 4 months of chemo which really didn't help. Will Radiation really help or will it just make him sicker? He's got the cancer in both lungs and really can't breathe too well. Just this week he started having coughing fits.…
Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
My mother in law was diagnosed this past April with Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (adenocarcinoma). It had spread to her brain, liver, adrenal glands and bones. She underwent 3 weeks of radiation as well as 3 months of chemo (Toxal). She just had a cat scan and found out that these treatments have not worked. She is…
new to group
I was diagnosed with NSCLC Oct 30 with lymph nodes in my upper chest affected and also the adrenel glad. I am stage III A & b type. I have been in excellent health and an avid daily walker and health club member for 10 years. I have a tumor the side of a cherry which does not even show up on a chest Xray - but did on CAT…
Stage IV w/no options
I'm hopeful that someone can give me some hope. My mom was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer of the right lung yesterday, approximately 1 year after she had 20% of her left lung removed. She was told that she has 9 months to live. Obviously, she (and our whole family) are devastated. Due to her age (67) and previous lung…
need support prayers
Both my parents have gotten lung cancer. My father died 17 years ago-after his surgery it spread to brain, liver and bones. My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer in February. She under-went surgery on May 13th she is still in the hospital because of a prolonged air leak, this is so scary-alls I want is for her to get…
What to do?
My mother was diagosed with non-small cell lung cancer in May of '02. They removed a wedge from her lung where the cancer was. In surgury they found the cancer had spread to the outside of the lung, stage IIIA. It was so small it didn't show up on any tests. No chemo or treatment could be started until she healed from the…
desperate for answers
my mom has NSC carcinoma of the media steinum which started in her lung. We found out today 5/7/03 that she can't have radiation due to the fact that her tumor is behind her heart and to radiate her heart would cause more damage. She also woke up with her left arm from the elbow down numb and she cant move her fingers. she…
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…
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…
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…
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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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