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Care Giver
I have recently become a care giver to my Mother. She has recenetly had her left lung removed due to cancer.... I have alot of questions...
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Dehydration
My dad is experiencing severe dehydration (stage 3b non small cell lung cancer). He took 32 treatments of radiation (dec-jan) and 1X a week chemo. Then switched to every 3rd week for chemo after radiation. He has been experiencing dehydration like crazy. He doens't feel like eatting and is withering away right before our…
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new to site
When I found out seven years ago that I had lung cancer, this discussion site did not exist. Boy was I scared and and feeling alone. Now everything is great. To evryone out there with lung cancer, hang in ther and believe in yourself. Do not, repeat, donot give in to your fears.
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Removal Rt Upper & Mid Lobe
I am new to site and am 47 yr old female. A nodule was found in my right upper lung in March of 2001. Needle biopsy was inconclusive. On May 3rd, I had surgery, removed upper and mid lobe of right lung - non small cell squamous cell. No lymph involvement, margins clear. I did not have to receive chemo or radiation. I still…
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Small Cell Lung Cancer
A friend of mine has small cell lung cancer, he has gone through about 25 chemotherapy treatments. He is now dehydrated, cannot eat, fingernails are falling out, skin cracking and he had to be taken to the hospital. The doctor said he was allergic to chemo and that there was nothing more he could do, so he took him off…
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sun soup
My husband is considering sun soup. Would like to know of anyone who has taken it, and if there are side effects, how things are going for you, and if it seems to be worth it. Thanks My email is kgkeyer@hotmail.com
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Been there
Have faith in God and he will see you through,just take one day at a time.Belived me you will have some good days and bad ones but God will be there with you at all times.Talk to your love ones and do whay ever you have been wanting to do.
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New to site
I am now in remission. Had left upper lobe removed 4 years ago. Doing great but I am always in pain. Was told that I would be in pain the rest of my life.
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my father, my friend, is weakening
Hello, My father is 6months into his battle with Lung cancer and in the last month he has really taken a turn for the worst. I am still strong, but I am getting a little scared. He is now officially a man with cancer. Before he had cancer, but acted mostly normal. Now he naps often feels terrible and is losing weight…
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Lung cancer is now in my Liver
Have had to months of new chemo. Mayo Clinic study Topecaton and Taxil together. Had cat scan today told probably still there just to hope it has not grown more. Very unlikely it has shrunk or disappeared. Will see Doc next week for results. What do I do keep going or do I quit? Do I ask for another opinion in a larger…
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Opinions on Dr. Burzynski-Antineoplastons
A close relative is considering alternative cancer treatment in Houston with this Doctor. If anyone has anything to say, good or bad, I would love to have informed opinions to relate to my relative. I appreciate anything about this subject matter.Thank you!
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Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer-Age 59
Just wondering if anyone out there could relate and share some information
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lobectomy
On October 16, 2001 I had the upper two lobes of my right lung removed. Six weeks have passed and I am still in a great deal of pain. In the month I have been home, the pain seems to be perhaps worse than it was when I first came home. I am still taking 1-2 vicodans every 3 hours. Also, I am easily winded; just talking on…
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neurapathy is a side effect of some chemos
thought I would write what I found out, since no one knows anything about it, and it is common and quite crippling. Go figure, they don't know anything about it but it is common? That peg must not fit in their hole. Okay, you can ask your docter to refer you to a pain specialist, or I just do an over the counter…
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new 2 group, Mom has NSCLC, stage3 what next?
I'm trying to give my Mom the facts so that she can decide what to do. Yes, I think the doctor has her and my father convinced that this will invariably kill her, but I can't believe that. I am in remission from Hogdins and I hope my mom chooses to fight it and take any and all treatments possible. I had chemo and…
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Tien - Thank you, yes, more questions about Sun Soup
Thanks for the info, do you have any more info about the latest trial, or does anyone on the group know of anyone using the soup? How long until it might be approved by the FDA? ps: I tried to email you but it didnt work. Thanks again, Darren
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Painful joints can anyone suggest?
I am not new to this discussion group, Iwas diagnosed with smclc, treated with v16 and cisplat--- and radiation at the same time, they called me incurable and put me on topotecan, i did like 3 rounds of it and got a needle biopsy and they found fibrous tissue not cancer, so they decided to give me a pci, that is a…
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NSCLC questions - what treatment, where?
My Mom has been diagnosed of Adenocarcinoma. Her doctor saw only a primary tumor on scans so attempted a lobectomy that was planned to be curative. We had bad luck as the doctor saw more "spots" around the area of the prim. tumor and on her diaphram. The doctor did not resect the tumor - only sampled some of the spots for…
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non-small cell and surgery
Hi out there. I had surgery to remove a 6cm tumor from the right lung. Had 2/3 of the lung and parts of ribs removed also 1 positive node close to the tumor. It's been about 8 weeks and the pain has eased up somewhat. The decision from oncologists...no radiation or chemo. Anyone go through something simular? Some concern…
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Grammy: Thanks alot... a couple other questions
Thank you Grammy for writing back to me. This is an awesome tool for us information seekers. I let my parents read some articles about having a positive attitude and it's effects on the ability to heal yourself. I tried to assure them that the chemo my Mom might have will not make her life a living hell and cause constant…
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You've A Rectal Cancer Recurrence?
My 79-year old mom had a lung cancer of 5-year-old rectal cancer(on 1996, surgery & chemo done, & live well & healthy since) recurrence. Just detected on 4'01. She is still in good health now without any symptoms. No treatment so far. If you have any related info-treatment/suggestions, I'll be very appreciated. Thanks.
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possible recurrence
I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and had my upper and middle lobes removed from my right lung las October. A follow-up CT scan a week ago revealed a 2 millimeter nodule in my left lung. My oncologist says it could be a "false positive" and he recommends another CT scan in 3 months to see if it has grown. Has anyone…
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Hi from Sunny SA
I have a question that I would like to ask , I know that a lot of you wont want to even look at this side of things , but because Dolores' condition is now "so called terminal"I really need to ask this......when someone who has terminal cancer ie only so long to live ....HOW DO THEY PASS ON...?????? is there pain involved…
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wheezing
Does anyone out there know if scar tissue from radiation and/or surgery can cause wheezing. I am concerned about lung noise but just had a CT scan in October and Dr. said it was clear. Am very confused, not to mention worried Thanks for any information. Grammy
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reoccurance of lung cancer
I posted a message almost a month ago with no response as yet. My husband is going to have a wedge/resection in January. They will go in and remove the part of the lung that has the tumor. Has anyone had this surgery, and what can I expect after. He already is mobile with just a walker, lung function is at 26%. The main…
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reoccurance of lung cancer
Just to let you all know, since apparently no one had the same experience as we did, my husband had the lung surgery on the 4th of Jan. What they ended up doing was what they call Radio Frequency Ablation. They went in to the area and burnt out the cancer cells. He was released on the 14th of January, and is getting his…
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Treatment Options?
I have a friend that went through chemo and radition therapy about 3 months ago. There was significant shrinkage of the tumor at that time. Today she received news that she has a new tumor and was told there is nothing that can be done. Her cancer is inoperable (why?) and the only plan of action is more chemo (with a very…
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Mechelle's Dad
Mechelle, Please check with your Dad's Dr about the temp of 101 - that's the magic number to indicate a possible infection that may need immediate attention. Thinking of you. Pat in Pensacola
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Hypnotherapy
My name is Chris Bathum and I am a hypnotherapist and master hypnotist in Los Angeles. I offer hypnotherapy at no charge to cancer patients who are working with an oncologist/radiologist in any kind of treatment plan. I work mainly with treatment motivation and also to block negative suggestion from well meaning care…
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Can I sue??
Hello, It is me Believer,and I am really upset. My father is in the hospital and suffering because his Dr. said, "it is cancer, you'll have wierd pains." Well my father has complained about pain in his leg, and actually was bed ridden because of swelling of his leg and foot. His Dr. for three months only once, after my…