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Neuropathy
My mother was treated with cisplatin and vp-16 to treat non-small cell lung cancer with metastasis in her liver. As a result she has developed a severe case of neuropathy in her hands and feet. Wondering if the condition will ever get better.
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non small cell cancer
I was diagnosed with non small cell cancer in September 2000. I've had carboplatin and taxol twice then I received 36 radiation treatments. The chemo helped shrink my largest mass but the radiation did not work. I am now wondering where I'm going from here. If anyone has a similar cancer I would like to chat.
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First post to group.. wife's status
history - wife dx'd NSC 4/99, 1/2 left lung removed. Additional tumors 4/00, 4 rounds of chemo ending 8/00 with no help. Surgery 9/00 to remove lung, tumors in chest wall, aorta and lung, large tumors removed others left as there were to many. 2/00 tumors showing up in lymph nodes adjacent to trachea. Possible DNA therapy,…
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Prophylactic cranial irradiation
I am trying to find someone who may have experienced this kind of radiation. I have small cell lung cancer, did surgery, chemo and radiation to chest, now the doctors want me to do this brain radiation, they think I could have a cure because my cancer was caught early limited stage. I can't decide about this brain…
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Just Curious
Hi out there I was just curious about those with the small cell I was wondering how long they've been living with it, I guess it's a personal survey my mom was diagnosed in sept 2000 and did 30 rounds of radiation and is getting ready to do round 6 of her 3 day inpatient chemo and then she's done and she see's the dr every…
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non-small cell lung cancer
i found out in Aug. that I have Lung cancer stage 4,that spread to my left adreal gland and right ovary. I was put on Toxel and Carboplaten, every 3 weeks. That worked to shrink the ovary. I just had CT Scan and found the tumor in my lung to have grown it is now 3cm the adreanl gland remains the same. I understand my…
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the discussion group
How do I use this? I haven't yet figured out how to do anything but set up my web page. I need help! principal1
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I'm new to the group
I just tonight found this website and have registered. I am anxious to hear from others. I have created my own website to give you more information.
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PCI
Hello. I am a 60+ year old grand mother. I was diagnosed with small cell last August. As the cancer was confined to the right lung, I had the lung removed, and commenced chemo treatments as soon as I had recovered sufficiently from the surgery. I just finished my chemo two weeks ago, and now am facing PCI. I would be most…
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SURGERY RESULTED IN PARALYSIS...
I am a volunteer visitor for the American Cancer Society in need of a survivor that has experienced PARALYSIS, temporary or permanent, as a result to surgery to remove a tumor. If you fit this description please reply ASAP as I have a patient I am working with that wants/needs re-assurance. Any day above ground is a good…
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GOOD NEWS
RECIVED GOOD NEWS YESTARDAY. DADS TUMOR IN HIS LUNGS IS SMALLER.TREATMENT IS WORKING I GUESS? WELL RECIVE MORE TREATMENTS AFTER CHRISTMAS HOPEFULLY HE WILL NOT BE REAL SICK AT CHRISTMAS. TO EVERY ONE LOVE AND PRAYS AND HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS.. DEBBIE
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somebody to talk with
i am student at social work and i wpuld like to know more about lung cancer and mostly about your life before cancer.my father died of cancer and it would be so nice to talk more with ouy ,those who are interested in helping me. you can contact me at cdegi@yahoo.com thank you so much
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Husband's biopsy
My husband who is 52, will get his biopsy results today, and the pulmonologist is 99.9% certain it is malignant. Tumor is about 3.3 cm in size. Doesn't appear to be attached to chest wall, but there may be mets to liver, or it may be fatty cysts. Won't know until they do an ultrasound of the liver. He also wants to do a…
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Pain
Has anyone got any special ways of dealing with pain? My mother has lung cancer which has spread to her liver and has a lot of abdominal pain. Also, she hasn't any appetite as a result of the pain. She's taking tylenol 4s every 4 hours and Magaze three times a day for an appetite stimulant. Any ideas? Thanks,
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I'm new to the group
My name is Violet, I'm 47, and I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in August 2000. I've had radiation and am currently undergoing chemo. Surgery was not an option. It is very encouraging to read your notes. Doctors seem to live only by statistics and I'm determined to beat this. I have changed my diet and exercise…
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lung cancer/PET Scan
I have two spots on my left lung. The smaller one they at first thought might be scarring. I had a biopsy on the larger one and it is cancer. I am curious about the PET scan. the doctor tells me he will have to do exploratory surgery, if the small one is cancer he will just close me up and do radiation. If the smaller one…
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone. loulou
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new to group story
Hello to all. I am a rectal survivor from 1991, surgery, chemo and radiation. 2 weeks ago CT found several clusters of nodules in top of both lungs with size range 2mm to 7mm. Bronchostomy (sp?) couldn't locate as expected. Nest week they are going to look at a lymph node in my neck, but again don't really expect success,…
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Lung Cancer
Hi,everybody. Thanks Yakimom your reply on 7 Oct. I had been through a clinic trial and it is good to be given the lastest treatment. Good luck to all who are going through the lastest treatment.
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Lung Cancer
Thanks Loulou for your prompt info. It is comforting to hear from you as I also have stage IV lung cancer with met. in my spine.I had chemo for almost a year and also had radiation on my left lung in combination a chemo drug. Things have improved quite alot. Did anyone ever hear of a scan called positron emission…
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Lung Cancer
Thanks Loulou and Yakimom for your reply. I was told earlier by my doctor that I could not live more than six months after being diagnosed as NSCLC stage IV. Somehow I managed for the last 18 months with one year of chemo and radiation. Recently, I had a PET scan and they said they could not see any sign of any tumor. I…
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Lung Cancer
Thanks Loulou and Yakimom for your reply. I was told earlier by my doctor that I could not live more than six months after being diagnosed as NSCLC stage IV. Somehow I managed for the last 18 months with one year of chemo and radiation. Recently, I had a PET scan and they said they could not see any sign of any tumor. I…
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Lung cancer
I am also a lung cancer patient who is a non-smoker. Has undergone chemo and now seems ok. Wish to discuss with others.