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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…
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"Thanksgiving"
I wanted to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!! Eat lots of Turkey everyone! Believe everyday you will get better and better in everyway. loulou
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my dad is fighting, he is my hero!
Hello, My father was diagnosed in June with stage iv lung cancer. We have tried the experimental drug Iressa, and that did not work. He is now back on chemo, with great hope it will keep his lung and liver in check. Does anyone out there know of anything experimental that is working? Also, He needs some cheering up. He…
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newly diagnosis
Hello, My sister in law was just diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer. We are sad and uniformed. We don't know what to do for her without over stepping our boundries. She started Chemo today and is on radiation. Any advice? Thank You!! nondas@evcom.net
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Breathing
I am so short of breath and have a constant cough I am on 2 inhalers Combivent and Azmacort. Doc says I have Restricted Lung Disease. I have more problems breathing now than I did with the Pnuemonia,tumor (Which is gone) and a collapsed lung. How much Lung damage was from Radiation and will it repair some of the damaged…
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Anyone Use Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Liver Mets????
Has anyone used Staten Island, Buffalo, Indiana University, Karolinska Institute, or another facility that uses radiosurgery for LIVER METS???? We can't find any real live person who has actually used this new radiation treatment for liver mets, who we can ask real questions of. Does anyone KNOW anyone we can contact?? Or…
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Non small cell lung cancer stage lV
My husband was recently diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer state lv. After getting over the shock of this, I have been trying to find any information possible. The doctor at M.D. Anderson has put him on Taxol and carboplatin. This seems to be the treatment of choice after reading many of your post. My question is…
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carcinoid lung cancer
I had upper 3/4 of my left lung removed due to carcinoid tumor, have found very little info on it. Is there anyone who has had carcinoid lung cancer who can share with me?
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Lung Cancer Recurrence
I was diagnosed with NSLC in November of last year. After undergoing chemotherapy (VP-16 and cisplatin) and radiation, the doctor's decided to remove the middle lobe of my right lung in June of this year. Unfortunately, the cancer has returned and the doctors have identified metastasis in my brain. I am now beginning a…
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Hi from Sunny SA
Hi guys it seems as if a GREMLIN is at work here.The previous messages were NOT from me,I dont swear on-line nor do I miss-spell words.Whoever is pretending to be me .....you must be a very lonely person,SEEK HELP NOW. As for Dolores,I am not to sure what is happening,she seems to have lost sensation in her left hand &…
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Dolores in Sunny South Africa
Hi guys thanx a stack for your replys,I am about to embark on an unknown journey,I need to find out so much,I dont want to be a puppet in some phsyco's show I need to get well and have my life back as it was.Please help me,Dolores just passed a comment to me that at the moment this all feels like a dream to her......people…
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THANK U SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU SO VERYMUCH .WE THAT IS DOLORES & MATRIN NEED ALL YOUR HELP,IN TURN OUR HELP WILL BE DOUBLE.lOVE YOU. dhopps@freemail.absa.co.za mhopps@freemail.absa.co.za
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THANK U SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU SO VERYMUCH .WE THAT IS DOLORES & MATRIN NEED ALL YOUR HELP,IN TURN OUR HELP WILL BE DOUBLE.lOVE YOU. dhopps@freemail.absa.co.za mhopps@freemail.absa.co.za
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Mother's daughter outcome
Praise the lord there are miracles happening every day! My Mom was able to have the lung tumor removed and an involved lymph node. There is one other possible lymph node but nothing so far. After recovery from surgery she will begin some chemo. I am so thankful to all of you for your support and kind words. This is journey…
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You Guys Are The Greatest
Guys I once again have faith in the human race u ae all so wonderfull,all I want to do is eliviate suffering and yo actually CARE ALSO my wife Dolores has come out of surgery with a very bad prognosis but she is one hell of a fighter.......PLEASE E-MAIL HER DIRECT AT dhopps@freemail.absa.co.za she needs to talk to you…
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New to this and would like some help
Hi there my wife has just come out of surgery,her lower left lung was to be removed but the didnt because the cancer had spread all over the diagnosis at present is Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Left Lung,I want to talk to people who know what this is and to hear of ALL possible treatments available.Dolores is only 34…
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New Member Here -- Strange Smell a Chemo Result?
Hi everyone - my 65 year old husband was diagnosed in early July with non small cell lung cancer, left lung, right in the middle of his chest -- about the size of a baseball, completely blocking his airway into the left lung. The cancer has not spread anywhere else. He started treatment two weeks ago, 7 total weeks of…
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Effects of Chemo
I am a 54 year old female. I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in March of 2001.I was a heavy smoker but quit the day they found the tumor. I was very lucky they found it early. I had xrays for pneumonia. I went through 33 radiation treatments along with Chemo. After radiation they changed my dosage of Cisplatnum…
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Site for Iressa
Not sure if any of you have found this site. http://www.lungcancerclaims.com/iressa2htm Hope this helps.
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new to the group
My dad is 57 years old. He was diagnosed with NSCLC IV in October 2001. In November he had to have a pin put in his left leg. He took chemo and radiation. In May 2001 he had to have his rotor cup down to the elbow replaced with a steel shoulder and rod. He is now doing radiation on his shoulder and arm. He had scans ran…
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okay they are going to do the profolactic cranial radiation thing to me, please let me know how it w
Hi I have lung cancer, wheather it is small cell or nsclc is still up for debate, but they tested it with a needle biopsy and it came back scar tissue, so now the next step is brain radiation pci, I am spooked, on top of being scared at every ache and afraid it is cancer again, I am afraid that this proceedure is going to…