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Lung Cancer

New Diagnosis
Hello, 58 Yr old Male here & was told this past Tuesday after CT Scan I had a 6cm Tumor in lower Right Lung and Doc new exactly what it was and need to determine what stage is in. MRI & PET Scans today, Broncoscopy next Wednesday. Cant tell you how mind & Emotions are racing. Heard that this time before actual Diagnosis is…
Diagnosis from Fracture
Has this happened to anyone? I am just off the phone within my mom and reeling. A week ago, my mom's friend's 70 pound dog Rammed into her. Because of continued pain she went to the er and has a fracture. While at the er they discovered a lesion ok her knee that warrants follow up. My mom (who also has degenerative disk…
What Should I Expect
Hi Everyone, I noticed your forum and wanted to reach out to you. I am 48 years old and was just diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma. I have a 3cm tumor in the empty space between my left lung and sternum; also, two lymphnodes showed metabolic activity near the tumor (near my sternum) Other than that, I for some reason,…
Questions for First Meeting with Oncologist
I have my first appointment with the Oncologist this morning. Here's the final list of questions I'm taking to appointment. I'm posting in case it's helpful to anyone else: * Treatments * Recommended treatments and why? What specific drugs? * How are treatments administered? * How many treatments? How long? * Goal of…
from johns hopkins about what feeds cancer cells what to avoid, a radiologist I work for gave this t
Not sure if this works but my mother is going to follow this while she is doing chemo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Johns Hopkins Update- Good article Post by: Tammy on June 21, 2009, 08:18:20 PM…
Treatment Recommendations
Hello there, my name is Kassandra and this is only my second post on here, so far. My father is currently battling primary Head and Neck cancer on the base of his tongue, but he also has secondary cancer in both of his lungs. He has very little disease in his lungs, only one nodule in each lung, and it is currently slow…
1mm to 8mm Nodule Growth
I have to start by saying, In 2008, I found out I had a lung disease called Sarcoidosis. While having multiple CT Scan's, they found a 1mm nodule in my right lung. 2010, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 testicular cancer that spread into my lymph nodesin my stomach. Fast forward to 2017, after having a CT Scan, that 1mm nodule…
Conventional & CAM --- Question
Good evening, I have a question for those who might have an answer. I was diagnosed earlier this year with NSCLC, stage iv, with mets to the brain. It seems quite far advanced and the chemo offered was palliative, not curative. Right now I'm doing radiation for the brain lesions. Nothing conventional for the actual lung…
End of life behavior
How typical is it for a terminal lung cancer patient to suddenly appear bewildered after staff tries to move his position in bed, and then lash out angrily and pull the bed curtain in front of himself, refusing to communicate at all after that? He fell asleep after a while, letting the bed curtain drop slowly. He died the…
On Hospice what toe expect, how long
Hi, my 87 year old FIL WAS recently diagnosed with a Left Lung mass the size of a golf ball, with many positive Lymph nodes via CT. Treatment was not an option, as he was gravely ill in hospital with Aspiration Pneumonia, Severe Sepsis, Cardiomyopathy, and chronic lung disease. He also has Lymphoma, times 12 years, in the…
Is 8mm nodule a size to worry about
I'm not sure exactly at what size do they begin to worry? Anyone have an idea? I go to pulmonary doctor Feb 23 for his opinion but I have been worried sick over this
Biopsy
On Tuesday, Ausust 8, I am scheduled to have a needle biopsy to assess a nodule on my upper right lobe. A PET san showed that the area of the nodule lit up. Now the biopsy is to find out if the nodule is cancer. has anyone had this type of biopsy? Is it painful? Thank you for any comments.
Brain Radiation as a preventative measure
Hi, I was just told yesterday that I am in remission from my small cell lung cancer. My Doctor wants me to have 10 radiation treatments to my brain as a preventative measure and I was just wondering if anyone has had this, how their experience was, I'm kind of torn if I want to get it or not. Any feedback would be…
Symptoms and don't know what to do
Hi im a patient with the VA and a year ago I was seen for chest pain and an X-ray was done of my chest. The results were read by an outside radiologist and a spot was seen on my left lung. My Dr. didnt see this and I noticed the notes on my own 2 months later. I brought this to his attention and they rushed me in for a PET…
Mom diagnosed Stage 4 NSCLC with mets to brain, adrenal glands, liver and renal
My mom was diagnosed on May 4th with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated, adenocarcinoma. She has at least 15 mets in her brain in all the lobes, mets in her liver, adrenal glands and renal. The primary tumor in her lung is 9.6 cm at its largest and it is invading the chest wall. she also has a…
SBRT and IMRT Treatment Success
First a little short, concise background. I was first diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma Agent Orange(Viet Nam Service) related lung cancer in 2006. Had a lower lobectomy. Cancer came back in 2014 and I had had a second surgery - this time a wedge resection because the V.A. delayed my diagnosis and the cancer had time to spread…
Primary Head and Neck Cancer that has spread to the lungs
Hi there- my name is Kassandra and my father was diagnosed with stage four Head and Neck Cancer in May 2016. He underwent 42 radiation treatments while also having chemotherapy with Cisplatin. We were told in October 2016 that he was cancer free, but back in April of this year he started experiencing symptoms again and it…
Lobectomy
Sarcomatoid carcinoma of lungs
Hello dear members, Mother-in-law was just diagnosed with sarcomatoid carcinoma of lungs. We are looking for a second opinion and treatment options from somebody who has experience with this condition. She is 67. Any resources and pointers are highly appreciated. Thank you so very much
2.5 to 2.9 cm adenocarcinoma right lower lobe single nodule
Hello everyone – I hate to join your group but darn looks like I am in. Need all your help and input if possible. 50 year old male, good health, life time smoker that just quit, thanks to cancer. My journey started with a sinus infection from hell lasted about six weeks moved down to my upper chest, ent doc said it was…
Stage IV adenocarcinoma lung cancer
My mom was recently diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma lung cancer. I brought her into the hospital last week because she had swelling in her face and shortness of breath. They found several masses in her right lung, one of which is causing svc syndrome. The mass is pushing on her superior vena cava causing the swelling…
When to involve hospice?
Hello to all, forgive me if this has been answered somewhere in the forum already. I just truly do not have the time to spend researching between work and caring for my grandfather. About two months ago he was diagnosed with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma and has a 12cm tumor on his mediastinum. He just received his 3rd chemo…
A doctor practising Chinese medicine in Davao City Philippines.
Hello I have just received the news that I have lung cancer. I refuse to have chemo or radiation so want to be treated naturally. i have been told and on research have found that with Chinese medicines I have the best chance of being cured. I need to find a practising Chinese doctor in Davao City does anybody know please?…
Stage IV Non Small Cell Lung Cancer: Iressa Gefitinib or Naturopathy
Hi there, hope you are all well and having positive spirit. I am from the Philippines, i am joining this forum to ask about your experiences and knowledge about the drug "Iressa / Gefinitib". My sister, 35 Yo, was diagnosed with Satge IV NSCLC a month ago. She's been tested postive for eGFR and was prescribed the drug…
Worse before it gets better? Stage IV lung cancer
Hi everyone, I am new to this site and wanted to get some insight or encouragement from people who know what I'm going through. I am 31 years old and joined this group because my Dad has cancer and I need some support from people who can understand and that can maybe even offer some advice or encouragement. My Dad was…
Not bouncing back after chemo
Hello, my mother in law has stage IV lung cancer that has metastasized to her brain, spine, and liver. She has had surgery to remove part of her lung and has completed one round (3 treatments) of chemo and also had a few radiation treatments on her brain and spine. Her last scans showed that the tumors were shrinking. She…
First stage, help
My father, 30+ years smoker, about 55 years old has stage 1 cancer - poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma. I am looking for direction on what to do next. Is it possible to cure it? What kind of procedures are suitable for him? How much can he survive?
What am I looking at - your thoughts/opinions
Hi everyone, I'm asking for some opinions about Lung Cancer, although I'm a Stage IV Colon Cancer 5+ year survivor. I'm on maintenance chemo, for my colon cancer, and doing quite well, according to my oncologist. Last Thursday June 29 I had a follow up PET/CT, because I complained about chronic, diffuse pain, of a 1-2…
Total shock
I'm not even really sure why I'm here - but reading other stories is helping me and I hope to get some sort of hope out of this (whatever type is possible) My mom is 74 and has had numerous health issues over the years (Rhumatoid Arthritis and COPD being the main ones) She was also a smoker almost her whole life until a…
Waiting on followup and scared to death
0n 4/2/17 I was at the ER for a kidney infection and a chest xray was ordered. I have been a smoker on and off for 19 years always having a clean chest xrays. The ER Doctor told me the radiologist had seen what may be a blood vessell issue but sent me home with nodule paperwork. My family is prone to cysts , lesion and…

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