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Lung Cancer

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…
need support and guidance
Hi, My father, my best friend is battling his lung cancer for a year now. It has spread to his liver and adrenal glands. I now fear it has gone to his brain. He is having vision problems, and is making no sense when he talks and just can't get anything. He is failing so much right now. He sleeps all day and much of the…
Top of right lung removed
5 weeks ago I had the top part of my lung removed, they took the limp node along side of the tumor and said that came up clean. How long after surgery are you out of the pain, I have never had surgery in my life so this was a real shock to me. I will be seeing an oncologist on 4/16 and am pretty scared what they will find,…
LUNG CANCER SPREAD TO THE LYMPH NODES
HI I NEED TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS HOPE ONCE LUNG CANCER HAS SPREAD TO THE LYMPH NODES AND IF ANYONE KNOWS THE FOLLOW UP TREATMENTS. MY HUSBAND HAD 2/3 OF HIS RIGHT LUNG REMOVED 2 WEEKS AGO AND WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR HIM TO RECOVER FROM THE SURGERY BEFORE WE SEE THE ONCOLOGIST AGAIN. WE ARE VERY NERVOUS ABOUT GETTING RADIATION…
new to site
My husband is 53 and has NSCLC 8cc found in Oct. Hes done chemo that did not work at all and full radiation which has broke up some of tumor. Next they will try a new chemo treatment and he so dreads it. It makes him not eat hes so tired and is in bed all day. So depressed and I don't know what to do to help him at these…
Relay for Life
I just returned from a 24 Hour Relay for Life. It was my second time. Last year I was just 3 months post-op from my lobectomy, and quite anxious about my future. I had the tremendous honor of speaking to the group about living with cancer. People were surprised to hear of my three cancer diagnoses. I was glad for the…
CURE Magazine Summer Issue
Just received my (free) second issue of CURE magazine and there are several excellent and hopeful articles on lung cancer. If you don't get this publication, it can be seen at www.curetoday.com, where you can also request a free copy.
Lance Armstrong Book
Hi all, I just finished reading the book, "It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life" by Lance Armstrong. For those who may not know, Lance Armstrong is a champion bicyclist and cancer survivor - testicular cancer with mets to the lungs (20 tumors) and brain. The book recounts the struggle we all know too well and…
Hi! New to this group and have a question ...
Hi all! I am a 4 year breast cancer survivor. I had a bone scan last year which showed a small mass in my ribs of unknown origin. I repeated the scan a couple weeks ago, and the spot is still there...a little larger, with a considerable increase in uptake. My oncologist has referred me to a chest surgeon for a bone…
Lung Resection
I had lung resection surgery last December. It's now 6 mos. later and I'm still have a lot of pain - I'm saying bunches. I would like some feedback from others who've had this surgery. I have read some messages and it appears most have not experienced serious pain problems.
PET scan results for Carolyn
Hi everyone, Terrific news! I heard yesterday from my onc. that the PET scan was negative, meaning the nodule in my right lung is not malignant. That's the best news thats been given to me after any tests. Have had bad results begining with BC in Jan.02 (lumpectomy) and then lung cancer in April 02(left upper lobe…
Positive thoughts and prayers needed..PET scan 7/2
Breast cancer(lumpectomy) on 1/14/02 and NSCLC (upper left lobe removed) on 4/8/02. My recent CAT scan shows another 2cm nodule in my right lung. The PET scan is scheduled on 7/2. I would appreciate some positive energy and prayers sent my way. Thanks for all the support. Hugs from Carolyn
Tirapazamine, Paclitaxel & Carboplatin
This ride is a quick education...a short time ago, I didn't know any of these words and now I am on an intimate basis with them. One week ago, I had my first chemo treatment, which is part of a clinical trial for Tirapazamine. I tolerated the treatment well, but was naive about what fatigue means. However, I woke with…

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