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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…
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post chemo fatigue
After having six cycles of taxol and carboplatin ending almost 8 mos. ago ,am still experiencing fatigue. Any suggestions or feedback from others about this?
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Matastatic lung cancer to spine
My name is Jennifer. My mother was diagnosed with Lung cancer in March 2002 because it had metastasis to her left arm and broke it. She began extensive radiation to alleviate pain. She started Chemo and due to pain had to go back to radiation. This last round of radiation was for the metastasis cancer to her spine. This…
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mother's lung cancer
My mom has been recently diagnosed with lung cancer. We live in Orlando. Does any one have positve experience with a certain lung cancer specialist in the Orlando area?
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desperate need of support for a friend
i am trying to find someone who is in the chicago area who has throat/lung cancer to speak with a friend of mine's sister. her dr gave her the number of only one other male patient and i am trying to find her a female african american woman, dx with throat/lung cancer. i don't really know all of the details but know that…
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NSCLC - Survivor
I was Operated in April 2002. Lobectomy of right lung. Adjuant chemo ( Gemzar + cisplatin ) 4 cycles ( Could not tolerate further ) . Completing 6 months. Touch wood : No recurrance or new lessions or nodes. But there is tremendous amount of pain in my back when I lie down. Can anyone throw some light on 1) the Pain 2) the…
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Can't lay flat for MRI! HELP
I went in for a brain,neck MRI and only made it through the brain (30 min). I have lung cancer and cannot lay flat. Pain is not so bad at first but after about 15 min, oh my gosh! They won't let me take a sit up break either. They are doing a chest MRI tomorrow and that can take up to an hour! What do I do? I'm scared…
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Mom has lung cancer
Hi all: I am not new to this web site but new to the lung cancer posting. I was diagnosed with Non-hodgkins lymphoma last Sept. I finished all of my treatments in March of 2002. I am in recovery. In May, my mother got diagnosed with lung cancer and was told treatment is not an option. She has six moths to a year. When I…
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Lung Cancer Support
Hello Everyone. There is a real good lung cancer support chat room that I go to. I am a small cell lung cancer survivor. You can get to the chat room by going to the site below and clicking on the chat room link. http://www.cancer-survivors.info
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Ann in SF
Hi Ann, I hope your husband is doing better each day. You must be a great support for him. I live in Hayward and is being treated at Kaiser. My lung cancer was stage 1 non small cell. I had the left upper lobe removed on 4/08/02. Where is your husband being treated? My prayers are with you and your husband. Hugs from…
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Carolyn's liver biopsy results
Hi Everyone, Got a call from my oncologist late this afternoon with good results. The lesion in my liver isn't cancerous, but she still wants to schedule a Pet scan. It will be in October after I return from a fall foliage cruise. I've been looking forward to my first cruise since the first of the year before BC and LC.…
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Welcome Mimi!
Welcome to the group. There are some amazing women who are here to help anyone who is looking for support or information. Thank you for your prayers and support. I hope to get the results of the liver biopsy on Monday or Tuesday. How are you doing? Was your lung cancer from BC? How was it diagnosed? Mine was found during…