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Lung Cancer

My Dad and Lung Cancer
I would like to talk with someone who has similar Lung Cancer. My dad was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of right lung in Dec. 2000. He had a lobectomy and now is starting radiation and Chemo once a wk. I am trying to learn alot about this and would like any feed back I could get. Thank You.
Learned on Good Friday
I have been reading your posts over the last several weeks as I have struggled with scans, pulmonary function test, bronchoscopy, biopsy and diagnosis of nsc lung cancer (large cell carcinoma). It began on Good Friday when I went in because of a lingering cough, for which the doctor ran a chest x-ray, revealing a large…
sclc w s.v.c.s.
Hi my 57 year old mother just died 5/9 after 18 months of batteling small cell w/svcs. her quality of life was excellant until 3/15 then she slowly fell apart, the Dr. was right on target when he said a few weeks to a couple of months, she exhausted 3 different types of chemo and did 30 rounds of radiation when she was…
After Lung Cancer Surgery
I had surgery on Dec. 20, the entire left lung was removed. Now I am going to physio for frozen shoulder, and I also have a lot of neuralgia type pain in my left breast and in the area from the incission and towards the front. Has anyone had this type of experience, is it normal and what have you done for it
re;Nonsmall cancer cell
I was diagnosed with nonsmall cancer cell six months ago and after two rounds of chemo,six chemo treatments in all I'm getting a capscan to see the results and I feel a lot better now,only thing lost my sleep,but I'll take care of that as soon as I speak to my Doctor,Chemo ain't that bad,we're alive and i plan to stay…
hair loss
I am new to this group and was diagnosed with lung cancer in January. Vanity has reared its ugly head and because of chemo I am practically bald. Anybody out there have any suggestions about handling this without too much neurosis? Thanks pam51 - e-mail pabuchh@mcleodusa.net
Good Nausea med. for carboplatin/paclitaxel?
My Mom will soon start chemo, has anyone had the same chemo and had good results with a particular nausea medecine? Thanks, Darren
Exherin looks very good!
invented in Canada-it wrecks tumor blood vessels only. Trouble is, they want to test it for five years. Act up and maybe you can all get it on compassionate use basis.
Re; need some advice
Check with your doctor on what's best for you. I tried Xanax for a while (for anxiety that keeps you awake), now I use Ambien, it's a mild sleeping pill. I take 5-10mg a night. Sometimes even that doesn't work and that's why I'm awake at 2:45 AM.
Care Giver
I will be going with my Mother to the Onocologist for her first "consult" appointment today.... She had her left lung removed about 2 weeks age due to a moderate tumor that had "splashed" malignant cells to the lymph glands... The surgeon did not think that removing the lung would change her prognosis.... so basically, the…
Someone please help me,give me some peace
Hello. I have not been diagnosed yet because they had to send my biopsy results to the University of Mich for further consultation. I am 27 years old and they think I have sclc. I am devastated and angry. I want to live. I have a two year old girl that I love dearly and a lot of years ahead of me. I was a smoker. There has…
surviving
As a 10 year survivor, I want to tell everyone,DONT GIVE UP.Live every moment.
I'm 27 with Small Cell lung cancer.
O.k. I am no longer scared. I went through that already. People have been wonderful and caring and have come out of the woodwork for me. I never knew how truly loved I was. I am having a problem though. I don't think I am taking this as serious as I should. I did Chemo and the most I can say about that is that I have had…
FOOD TASTE AWFUL
I FOUND THAT THE FOOD TASTE HORRIBLE. I FOUND ALSO THAT SALTY FOOD IS BEST. USING CREAM SOUPS IS GOOD POPCYCLES ARE GOOD. THINGS I USED TO ENJOY ARE HORRIBLE. YOU NEED PROTIENS SO MEAT IS VERY IMPORTANT UNLESS YOU USE EGGS, PEANUT BUTTER. MAKE EGGS EVERY DAY SCRAMBLED WITH CHEESE OR EGG SALAD. I ALSO FOUND THAT MUFFINS…
Hair Loss
I too, lost my hair to chemo. This was the hardest part of my lung cancer experience so far. I have had chemo and radiation and they were nothing compared to the trauma of loosing my hair (I guess because it was so visible, I was less able to endure the loss). Also, I was lucky as far as the chemo and radiation went…
Symptoms and Smoking
I too was a smoker who had stopped 4 years ago and I was feeling fine, taking long vigorous walks, working, playing, etc. when I suddenly noticed a lump on my neck which turned out to be a swollen lymph node which was from the lung cancer I had, but did not have ANY symptoms from. Soooo, please, please, keep trying to quit…
CAT scan complete
Had the CAT scan yesterday, and found myself very calm. I was reading a magazine while they were trying to find a vein. Then my beloved husband and I treated ourselves to a very fine dinner in the city. I told him the CAT scan was something we were doing on the way to dinner. I also took control and left a message with my…
Inspiration for Eating
Mom has small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain and the liver. Other than that, she is a really healthy woman. She is receiving rather aggressive chemo for three days every three weeks. The first round of this she tolerated well. She has completed the second round and it really knocked her down...the fatigue is…
seeking help
My husband has lung cancer and the only thing that they can give him is the chemo-treatments because when we relized that there was a problem he had already started to lose the weight and the appetite to eat.He has a large mass on his left buttocks and they are hoping to shrink it with the treatments but that hasn't happen…
Surviving lung cancer
I was diagnosed with lung cancer in August of 1998 and given less than a year to live. My daughter, who is an RN, happened to be watching a talk show on the day I was diagnosed. It dealt with healing and how to heal diseases with natural therapy. The Lord led us to an excellent oncologist, who prescribed three bouts of…
PCI-Do the benefits outweigh the risks
My 49 year-old wife was recently diagnosed with limited small cell lung cancer. She has completed 30 days of chest radiation concurrent with chemo-therapy(Cisplatin and Etoposide). Her Doctor recommends PCI. She is frightened of the risks. We have done some research but information seems contradictory. 1. How long…
cutting edge and alternatives
C-statin, from Bindweed, is supposed to be 100x stronger than shark cartilage. no harm in trying it. betulinic acid, from birch bark, kills mitochondria in at least some types of tumor and is nontoxic. if you have squamous cell, tyrosine kinase inhibitors may work. I have used clinoril (arthritis drug) plus 80mg lipitor…
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...
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…
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.
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…
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…
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
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.
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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