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Lung Cancer

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…
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?
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…
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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.…
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…
Waiting for a liver biopsy appt..Breast cancer in Jan. and lung cancer in April.
Hi Everyone, I'm scared again about what's happening. Breast cancer this January was scary enough, but then I had lung cancer surgery in April(upper left lobe removed). Now this??? I had a CT scan yesterday to recheck the other 2 spots in my right lungs. In july, after a PET scan I was told the 2cm nodule was not cancer. I…
Question about whole brain radiation
Hi, my name is Cindy and i'm in remiss from small cell lung cancer. Now, they are giving me phrophylactic brain rads as a preventative measure. I have been doing it for 2 weeks now and am starting to get depressed and am crying all the time. Am tired all the time. Is this normal? I'm not too scared about the side effects.…
Health Insurance
I am contacting this group because I am looking to help people. As many of you know when a person is diagnosed with cancer it is almost impossible to find health coverage. I am located in Arizona and represent a very large insurance group. Recently we came out with a discount health plan that does not have any preexisting…
Carolyn's liver biopsy is 9/11 1:00pm
Notified today the liver biopsy will be at 1:00pm on 9/11. Will be at the hospital for 4-6 hrs. Hoping not to hear that dreaded "C" again. Thanks for your support. Hugs from Carolyn
Please ignore Mom has lung cancer posted by me
It was posted in error. I was having a problem with my computer. It was never supposed to be posted. Thank you Lia Can anyone tell me how to remove it?
mom has lung cancer
My mom has lung that will kill her. Within the next year. Treatment isn't an option. I had cancer last year and underwent 6 months of treatments (four of chemo and two of radiation). My mother never came to see me the whole time I was sick and she only lives 15 miles from here. She is a very selfish, self-centered woman…
SCLC Treatment Questions
Hello, My name is Heather, and I was diagnosed in 6/02 with cancer. I have what is called a Merkel Cell carcinoma (a very rare and highly aggressive non-melanoma skin cancer). Because it is such a rare cancer and they don't know much about it, they have a difficult time treating it; however, they have found that the…
Small Cell Lung Cancer Discussion Group
Looking for others that are survivors of sclc and those dx'ed with sclc to start a discussion group. I am a survivor since 08/14/00 and wish to help others through their battles with this disease. Richard
My Daddy is Gone.
I have not been here in a while. I found this board so helpful during my Daddy's illness. Thank all of you for your support and prayers. My Daddy had SCLC (small cell). He was diagnosed in Novemeber 2000. He received chemo only because he had mets to the liver. (very small spots on the liver) They could not do radiation or…
small cell lung cancer
Hi, Nov. they found a large tumor in my right lung, since I have had radiation and 24 chemos after radiation, they melted the large tumor away, through out the treatments they have xrayed me 2 times and said I had a seperate tumor that had grown, and again I got another xray and they said it grew even more, I told them I…
small cell lung cancer
hi my mom was diagnosed with sclc on my birthday and had around of chemo at the end of sept. she's now doing her second round of chemo and i was wondering if you were going to get nausea from it how long does it take she had none on the first round, and also where's a good place for wigs, I have long hair and am willing to…
mall cell lung cancer
i am new to thi site, but am finding it very helpful. my question is this. my dad was recently diagnosed with small cell inoperable lung cancer in his left lung. he has undergone 3 chemo treatments (3 days each)and is now about half way thru a 34 day course of radiation therapy to the lung area. x-rays have indicated the…
anyone taking beta glucan?
Very promising for breast and lung cancer. Comes from mataike mushrooms. Checked it out in Medline.
Topotecan for recurrent SCLC
Has anyone had experience with Topotecan given for recurrent small cell lung cancer? The first line chemo was cisplatin and etoposide given with radiation.
shoulder pain turns out to be hardness in the lung
My husband has been treated for chronic shoulder pain for the last 2 mos. After visits to the family doctor and to an Orthapedic doctor and my husband suffering more and more pain the family doctor scheduled an MRI. After an MRI was done on the shoulder the results showed no shoulder problem, the doctor ordered chest…
Block medical center??
Has anyone heard of block medical center? I am thinking of taking my father there. They use medical and alternative medicine. If anyone has any information for me, please respond quickly, time is of the essence. I pray for all of you, miracles happen!! sherri
can't enter chat room
How do I enter the chat room it kept going of any body have advice what I'm doing wrong?
new and have questions
My stepdad has lung ca / 2 positive nodes that has spread to two lesions in the brain. He's had chemo and radiation to lung and radiation to head....doctor is worried about his throat now...his voice is hoarse and he's coughing and clearing throat...more....any ideas on this? Wondering if anyone out there had the same…

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