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Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
I am new to this group. I have been reading some of your stories and they are encouraging. My boyfriend was diagnoised with NSLC approx. 6 weeks ago. He has a 8 cc tumor on the lung that has spread to the treacha and the brain (4 spots on the brain)surgery is not an option. He is currently undergoing chemo & radiation…
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Anniversary
Today isthe first anniversary of my lung surgery. The first six months were difficult but I'm happy to report that my life is back to normal and with God's will, it will stay that way.
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Dealing with Lung Cancer
This is very scary, but I am a 10 year survivor, and I have met a number of others who are also surviving- yes, even small cell. The way that I have met these people is by attending support groups (Dialogue) and by becoming a volunteer for ACS. If you do everything suggested by physicians you trust, then you have to turn…
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My grandmother is gone
I just wanted you all to know that I lost my grandmother to Septic Shock, caused by chemo and radiation yesterday. She was a fighter but I want you all to know she would have done the chemo regardless of the risks. But if you are running fever or having any reaction to the chemo that is not normal, do not let them give you…
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Husband with sclc and brain mets.
My husband was diagnosed with lung cancer with brain mets in Feb. this year.one round of chemo did no good, had 20 brain radiation and now 2 weeks so far of chest radiation, He got really bad with the brain radiation but he seems to be making some progress with the chest radiation. has anyone been there and what can we…
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Dad diagnosed with NSCLC Stage 4
My dad was diagnosed about a month ago with non-small cell lung cancer, stage 4. He's only 59 and in otherwise good health. He stopped smoking, thank God, and is doing everything the doctor tells him to do. The doctor said if he does well on chemo, he may live several more years. I was devastated by the news. I'm getting…
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Stem Cell Research a Cause for Hope
Faith In Stem Cells By Connie Mack In the next few weeks, President Bush faces a very difficult decision: whether to continue federal funding for human embryonic stem-cell research. As a cancer survivor, a former senator and a pro-life Republican, I hope that he decides to let this research move forward with continued…
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STRESS
I WOULD LIKE TO STRESS THAT IT IS REAL GOOD TO HAVE PEOPLE TO TALK TO ABOUT CANCER. MY FATHER HAS LUNG CANCER AND I LET THE STRESS OF THAT GET TO ME AND I SUFFERED AHEART ATTACK 1 WEEK AGO. IAM BETTER NOW HAVE ALONG ROAD AHEAD OF ME ,PPLEASE ANY ONE THTA NEEDS TO TALK PLEASE EMAIL ME I WILL HELP ALLTHAT I CAN. EMAIL AT…
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Myalgia
I am having severe muscle pain with my chemo, to the point that I can hardly walk across the room at times. I am told it is myalgia - has anyone else had this experience? How do you deal with it or make it go away? I know that most people are able to function well enough through they're chemo, but I can hardly walk to the…
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Lung Cancer
Hi, Looking for anyone who has been treated with chemo for lung (small cell cancer) How did the chemo work? And how are you today. I been on chemo for two months and Iam hoping the PET test next week will be good news. Please write back with information. Thanks
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No diagnosis yet for myself-Father dying of NSCLC
I'm 44 years old and a smoker. My Father is dying of non-small cell lung cancer. His Father died of lung cancer and two sisters have had lung cancer (one is still living). My tumors were detected during annual chest xray. I had papillary thyroid cancer 3 years ago and the tumors did not show up on my annual whole body…
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new here
Hi, I was just diagnosed with lung cancer yesterday, by CT scan at a hospital. I'm here on the net, waiting to go to a clinic to find out how bad it is. The doctor at the hospital was couldnt tell me much because he's not a specialist, but it freeks me out that maybe he didnt want to tell me everything. I don't know what…
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please read!!!!!!!!
May 5th, 2001 at 9:00am eastern time I want us all to pray to be healed along with our brothers and sisters, please ask all that you know to do the same. Does not matter what religion, just the unshakable belief that we can and will be healed. I will look forward to our joining for the sake of healing. Thankyou, pass the…
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my second message
My daddy passed away 3/28/01 after fighting so ever hard against this terrible monster called cancer. My mother and I were both at his side holding his hand when he went to heaven. I have comfort now knowing he can breath, free from lung cancer and secondary brain cancer.
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My Father just diagnosed with small cell lung cancer
This is a very difficult subject. My Dad has always been healthy and strong. I still don't accept that there is anything wrong. However, I have been reading and researching everything under the sun to find some way to rid him of this and make him healthy again. My Dad is 72 years of age, he and my Mom are approaching their…
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interview questions
hi everyone! my name is charmaine. i was just wondering if i could interview a few people through e-mail to complete my psychology paper. i was also diagnosed with sarcoma a few years ago and am currently a volunteer at MD Anderson in Houston. I would really appreciate y'alls help. Please respond by e-mailing me at…
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MY MUMS HAS LUNG CANCER
My mums was diagnoised w/lung cancer that has mastastases to the brain.The Dr's say she is stage four.We go to radiation treatment mon-fri,and chemo once a week.I don't get a very "informative" answer from the dr. I don't know what to expect from all of this. Can anyone tell me what questions I can ask so the dr. will tell…
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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…