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Lung Cancer

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…
Hope Faith and treatment
I just want all of you know, this thing can be beaten. I once thought it was the end of the world, but I found out it was just the begining...I am a 10 YEAR Survivor of double lung cancer,and Im here to tell everyone.Dont give up. Keep fighting and move ahead.Dont look back. Stay healthy and active, Every day is new and…
Need information--CT scan results today.
Had my left upper lobe removed on 4/8/02. Cancer was stage 1, had no radiation or chemo. CT scan last week was to check another nodule in right lung that was too small to diagnose and to keep an eye on it. That nodule is still there and looks the same, but another nodule was found, it's 2 cm. Anyone heard the term pleural…
any nonsmall cell survivors
Today I was told that my chemo was not working,my ctscan was worse instead of better and they are going to use an experimental treatment.Any survivors from nonsmall cell lung cancer on line?need your advice on what medicine or combinations of medicines were used for your treatments.I'll appreciate anything to help me in…
Dr. Lorraine Day?
Hi folks (I'm new to the group). Wondering if anybody here has ever heard of anyone beating cancer using Dr. Lorraine Day's methods. Want to know if she's for real (or not). Thanks.
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A Date to Chat
I plan to be in the Chat Room 6/15 & 6/16 at 8:00pm Central Time. I have yet to see anyone in the ChatRoom so hoped an invitation would encourage someone to join. I know it's a busy weekend, celebrating Fathers, etc... but I'll be there if you want to visit. --Julieann
note to julieann
Julieann you said you had Taxol and carbo?Well thats what I had on my chemo today,but they told me it was an experimental drug,well it worked for you so hopefully it'll work for me.What stage was your cancer when you recieved Taxol and carbo?Did you have to ask for the radiation or did they had as part of your…
Question re breast cancer after lung cancer surgery.
What is the probability of NSCLC (stage 2-B, resected 12-4-01 with one positive lymph node but not in mid chest) mestasticising to the breast on the same side? My recent mammogram indicated followup needed; possible small nodule. Going for the "big squeeze" tomorrow Any experience with this kind of mestastisis? Please…
bilateral lung cancer
I have known a lot of other lung cancer survivors, but have no experience with your problem. If you can get to major research/treatment facility such as MD Anderson or Sloan Kettering you might get the help you need
New Drug for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
My mother (age 75 and 55-year smoker) was just diagnosed with Non Small Call Lung Cancer - Stage 3B, it has spread to lymph nodes. Our Oncologist is recommending a clinical trial using a drug called Vinorelbine (Navelbine). Has anyone had any experience using this? Thank you.

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