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Radiation woes
My Dad began radiation treatments 12/16. He has non-small cell. Aside from the cancer, he is in good health. He has 1 ping pong size tumor in the right lung and 3 spots that are being radiated in the chest lymph nodes. (These 3 spots happen to be behind the espophagus so the beams go thru the espophagus). We just found out…
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lung cancer mestastisizing to the brain
I am in remission from sclc but the great chance of it going to my brain concerns me. Can anyone give me the signs to watch out for . I have been getting headaches for the last two weeks that do go away with aspirin but they are consistant. Any first hand info would be apppreciated. MIke
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support
I would love to chat and listen with people who have the same fears and problems.
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Dad with non small cell
This is my first message on here. My Dad, age 56, has been diagnosed with stage IIIa. He hasn't started any treatments yet but has been nauseaus for about 5 days now. He had been feeling pretty good until he had a mediastinoscopy done on 11/27. He is also having trouble sleeping due to chest and back pain. I am concerned…
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Son of Mother diagnosed with Lung Cancer
I have a question for anyone that can answer. My mom's staging was described as follows; T2-N3-MO. I realize the "N3" is not good because it means her lymph nodes have been affected. Does that also mean that it is just a matter of time before before it spreads to the brain or worse, only gives her a short time to live? I'm…
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DMXAA and SU11248
one is an antivascular agent the other a targeted therapy. Get your butts into a trial!! Happy Holidays
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Primary Lung Cancer -suspected. Where is it?
My dad was diagnosed with a brain tumor Sept 28th and the dr.s suspect the primary source is in the lungs. He has had CT scans, PET scans, blood tests etc. but nothing shows up. He's had the tumor removed and three weeks of radiation. He is so weak and tired he doesn't even want to get out of bed. Has anyone experienced…
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where is everyone?
Is this site this messed up that no one can get a message thru or is it lost in the way they address the messages? Well I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and am prayiing for all of us to keep responding to treatment and that God does look out for all of us. I hope to hear from all of you. Mike
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please send e-mail
I have been trying to get in touch with many of you,but the format seems to have changed.It might be easier to e=mail me.I go to the Moffit center in fla. the 18th.
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Counting my Blessings
Here it is over 10 Years since I was told I had lung cancer. It seems like such a very very BAD Dream. There isnt a day that goes by that I dont thank GOD and all the wonderfull medical personel who helpped me get this far.What a bumpy road. I noticed that there were no new messages in this group since 11/25. I hope the…
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Lung Cancer
Hi join the chat group now please so I don't talk to myself anymore
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Help for my husband
My husband was diagnosed with lung cancer that has also spread to his vertebrae and to his brain. He is 51 and I am 49. We have a 15 year old daughter. Right now I am trying to be supportive but am literally falling apart. I am typing this at 3:30 in the morning as I cannot sleep worrying about him. Information on the…
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Scared Caregiver
I am the caregiver of my cousin. She has lung cancer that has metastisized to her brain, bone, and adrenal glands. At first I didn't feel the effects of her illness. She developed a tissue-eating bacteria that ate away at a good portion of her upper thigh, and she developed diabetes. It was August when she was diagnosed.…
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Iressa
Is iressa the drug that many people mention as far as experimental? Is it covered by insurance? Thanks for any info. My husband is in stage 4 lung cancer. Peg
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iressa
anyone been on this clinical trial drug?
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We Need HOPE!!!!
My husband was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer 11/20/02 it has spread to his liver, bone, and lymph nodes. Please offer hope, we would like to hear from anyone that has survived this. Thank-You -- or email address if jwinberry@charter.net
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new to group stage IIIB lung cancer
Hi I am 34 years old and was told in April that I have lung cancer, I have two kids 13yr old son and 6yr old daughter, plus a wonderful husband. I am scared but very positive that I can and will beat this. Would love to talk to anyone. The more support the easier it is to deal with. (Jackie) aircece1@aol.com
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New to Group/Stage IIIB/VI NSCLC
I was diagnosed at the end of August of this year. I've had 3 infusions of Carbo/Taxol and get a CT and Bone Scan on the 19th of this month to see what's what. I've been reading your posts,and so many of you are so brave and positive. I think I'm being positive, and I think I'm a fighter, but I cry everyday. I have a 13…
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Stage 4 and Scared of Losing my Mom
My mom told me a week ago that she had lung cancer just one little spot on her lung and it was touching her lymph node. My mom is 55 years old owns a real estate company, like super mom. She got really sick this week and she finally permitted me to speak with her oncologist to find out she is in stage 4 and it has reached…
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"Inspirational"
i have spent many long hours searching on the net for the latest treatments, experimental drugs etc once my family found out my mom has stage 4 lung cancer. the info i read was grim and the doctors have been very nice, but i never got the impression that this was something that could be beat. my mom also has multiple…
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Son of mother diagnosed with lung cancer.
My mom had her biopsy last week. She met with the doctor Nov. 19th to discuss the results. It was confirmed that she has non-small cell lung cancer. The actual description was T2-N3-MO. I believe this means the tumor is at stage 2, the lymph nodes 3, and the cancer has not matasticized. If anyone out there can explain what…
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Thankyou for your responses/ and CT scan Update.
Thankyou so much for support and messages to me on this board. It really helped. I got the results tonight from my CT Scans. AB Scan was clear, and my Chest CT showed no progression of disease with some of the "Small Stuff" a little smaller. My 3cm tumor did not change is size. My Onc. said we'll do one more infusion of…
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79 Year Old Mother..Had lung removed
I am new to this area of Chat Room and NEED HELP... My 79 yr. old mother just had her right top half of lung removed on Tuesday. She is in ICU in Medford, Oregon at the moment. All her Doctor has said to me is the fact that they "hink" they got it all and they took out the lymp noodes to see if it has spread. The test…
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Lung Cancer
I was diagnosed NSCLC 3 months ago stage llA or B. I'm in radiation and chemo now. 14 rad. treatments and 2 chemos. I had a violent reaction to Taxol and only Carboplatin is used now. My question is I had no prior symptoms that I know of, I have severe COPD and it was discovered during my physical. The past 3 or 4 days I…
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can't seem to find a good oncologist
Hello, I'm new & am seeking help for my dad who was diagnosed with lung cancer 4/02. He & my mom reside in Northport FL. & with all the children living in Chicago we are having a very difficult time finding competent doctors for them. Does anyone have any recommendations to a good oncologist in the Northport area? (Central…
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How do I help?
My husband has stage 4 lung cancer. He doesn't know what he has besides just cancer, meaning he doesn't know it's stage 4 and he doesn't want to know. He is still smoking crack. He has smoked it for 20 years and still won't stop. This is causing us many problems......financially, emotionally, etc. How am I supposed to know…
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I AM in dire need of support
I have Undifferenciated Large Cell Carcinoma of the lung and throat diagnosed on April 1, 2002. Need support as family is 1300 miles away. Are there any discussion groups that I may participate in. Would someone please direct me. Need someone to talk to.
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mothers lung cancer
How do we know we have the right doctor?
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Lung cancer-Chinese treatment
Hello guys, i am a chinese in the capital of china-Beijing.I am so excited i want to share all of you my success to conquer lung cancer.After my mom got the disease,she almost tired every medical method.About 2months ago, she was so weak to get western treatment.I was almost despaired.Her thorax was full of water and…
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Hope every one is well///
Where is everyone? this sight is to keep everyone on there toes,and informed.I know there are alot of survivors out there. Looking at the number (380) persns regesterd on this sight, I would think people are looking for hope and comfort.What we need is more input to make this sight work for the people who need it the…