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Lung Cancer

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…
Lobectomy 6 wks ago. Along with pain..excessive appetite.
I had a upper left Lobectomy , may 5th 2017. I had stage 1 lung cancer but didnot need further treatment. I am a former smoker of 30+ years. I have gained almost 50 pounds since February when i quit smoking. My question is ..foes anyone else have a big appetite after a lobectomy ? Im not sure if im still having withdrawal…
Should I wait for treatment
Hello all, I was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer last week. They found masses around my bronchial tubes and RLL. The pet scan showed that it had spread to my lymph nodes and my bones. My oncologist recommended that we start Chemo this Wednesday. I called MD Anderson Cancer hospital in Houston because I heard they were…
Spiculated Pulmonary Nodule
Good Morning! Yesterday my husband (56 years old and smoker) received results back from his CT exam. He had the CT Scan on Monday and we received a call Wednesday to come and talk to the DR and it was urgent. Obviously my head went in a very dark but I trying to remain positive. The findings states that in the left upper…
Non small cell lung cancer with brain lesions
Hello. I'm new here. painfulily reaching out for support. My mom was just diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer with brain lesions. She has had radiation and is currently receiving chemo. i read up on what she had and all the articles are very grim and give a poor outcome. Has anybody had this type of cancer? I am 6…
Nodule on lung
I went to the er Sunday for chest pains and they did a Ct scan to rule out pe's. They found a nodule on my lung and I asked for a pulmonary consult. Pulmonary came through and said to follow up with a Ct in one year. I'm not very comfortable with that. The medical device told me to have my pcp do a follow up in 7 months. I…
Lower Lobe Removal
In July, 2014 I had my lower left lobe removed when a suspicious spot, too small to biopsy, was removed and determined to be Stage 1A Cancer. Since that time, I find that I get out of breath much earlier than before and have attributed this to my decreased lung capacity. I have had all of my medical procedures and surgery…
Lobe left lung removed no chemo or radiation?
I have nsclc stage 1 and had surgery March 1. A lobectomy removed the lump and there was no lymph involvement or signs of cancer anywhere else. Since the surgery was successful, my doctor said I do not need chemo or radiation. After reading a lot of these postings, it sounds like alot of people had chemo before surgery or…
7MM nodule found. Need Advice
Hi, Last year I had a low dose CT lung cancer screening for preventative measures and all was ok. Now it has been one year and yesterday I was told that I have a 7mm nodule on my lower left lobe and was advised to have a re-check in six months. If it is growing this fast shouldn't something be done sooner? My mom passed…
Stage 1 lung adenocarcinoma
Hello! I am a Stage 2 Colon Cancer & Stage 3 Thyroid Cancer Survivor/Winner! My husband is also a Stage 1 Liver Cancer Winner. Thanks and praise the good Lord! My father has been recently diagnosed with Stage 1 lung adenocarcinoma. When I got diagnosed with my first cancer, I was very scared. But this is worse and i am…
Hospitalization after Chemo - Stage IV lung cancer with bone metastasis
I was wondering if anyone else has had the same experiences I am having with my father. 71 year old male, former smoker (for 50 years). Diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer with bone metastasis (hip) in January 2017. Started chemo in March with the typical chemo side effects, nausea, vomitting, diarrhea, no appetite,…
Carboplatin + Etoposide Hair Loss
Tumors were found, sort of by accident, on 03/25/17; left lung, mediastinal lymph npde, liver, spine, coccyx. For several reasons, including a clean chest CT scan about 5 months earlier, at that time I figured Small Cell Lung Cancer. A week later, more scans revealed tumors also in the ribs and brain. Then after an…
Nodule found...
Hello. My husband had a CT scan done yesterday. One of the results was a small 5.1mm nodule (left lower lobe pulmonary nodule measure 5.1mm. There is no free intraperitoneal air is what is listed on his discharge paper). They want us to wait six months to do another CT scan. I personally am thinking that we should test it…
Best PET/CT Scanner in SF Bay Area
Hi, my mother just diagnosed with nonsmall cell, proabably stage 2-3. I understand taht some hospitals have better, new equipment for the scan and this can make a difference in diagnosis. Does anyone happen to know where most modern scanner is in the Bay Area. Thank you very much.
Worried
hi everybody here is my story in 2010 I was diagnosed with uterine cancer had hysterectomy and rad treatments this may while going to work the car I was in got into accident i was taken to the hospital had head and neck CT scans the doctor in the ER called me aside and told me that they had found a module on the apex of my…
Upper Left Lobectomy
I actually had two surgeries, the first on April 7th which was supposed to just a wedge section from my left lung. Unfortunately because the tumor was so small 1.3 cm the surgeon missed the tumor. They tried a biopsy but couldn't get enough tissue to really determine the type of cancer. On April 15th I had my second…
Lung Damage from Asbestos Exposure
Have had bad cough since 4/10. Two strong antibiotics, pathetic doctors and still coughing. Has CT Lang Scan with following results. Diffuse emphysematous changes most severe in he upper lobes ( should have never smokes). No pulmonary nodules or masses. No endobronchial lesions. Nonspecific prevascular lymphadenopath. At…
Cancer and tumeric
Background: Stage 3A NSCLC. 11 of 13 lymph nodes malignant. LLL performed February 2016. I'm a 59 yr old male. All procedures from diagnosis, to surgery and follow ups have been done by the Veterans Administration. Surgery in Richmond, Va at Hunter. Follow up with the Oncologist at the Beckley, WV Veterans Administration.…
Praying for my Dad....Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Hello Everyone, This is the first time i have ever joined a Cancer forum before, so needless to say i am very emotional and praying for a good outcome for my Dad . My Dad is 77 years old, and was diagonsed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer about 6 months ago, which is now in his adrenal glands and nodules. His tumor is about 2.5…
Fighting Anxiety. My brother was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer with 15 lesions on the brain
Hello Everyone, I am so grateful for this site. I have been reading through the threads and I am very encouraged. My brother had a severe bout with pneumonia where they discovered that he had cancer in both of his lungs and pneumonia. He has been healthy all of his life, but when he was in the Navy he smoked cigarettes and…
Immunotherapy for early stage cancer
I had surgery 6 weeks ago - stage 2a adenocarcinoma. The lower lobe of my right lung was removed. I have yet to see an oncologist for followup (their fault- not mine) - hopefully next week. Standard treatment at this point would be adjuvant chemotherapy. My question is, does anyone know of any immunotherapy drugs that are…
dreaming of my dad who passed away from cancer
I keep having dreams about my dad who died from cancer 4 years ago, also in my dreams it's always in a house where he lived years ago and don't know why but my old bedroom keeps coming into the dream but it's full of spirits, may sound far fetched but has anyone had any dreams like this?
Understanding CT terminology
Hi I recently had a CT of my chest due to chest pain. The CT findings were as follows Soft tissue settings showed: An inhomogeneous thyroid gland with areas of calcification identified. No significant axillary lymphadenopathy. Multiple small mediastinal lymph nodes identified. CT Impression 12/28/16 Scattered areas of…
Please help advise, very scared
Prayingin17 Posts: 1 Joined: Mar 2017 Mar 15, 2017 - 10:19 pm I'm hoping to find help bc I'm not sure the outcome will be good. I had a Ct done via ER bc my d-diner was high in Decembe.No clots but nodules were found (6,5,4 mm respectivel). So I went to see pulmonologist and he didn't think much of it and said he could…

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