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Lung Cancer

Trying not to have a meltdown! Nodules found
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 tell me not to worry but he really didn't think it was anything…
Left upper lobectomy this coming Tuesday- Wednesday
Hello, I am 72 years old and have just completed the bronchcoscopy and mediastinoscopy and gotten clear results, no lymph node involvement! So I am tentatively scheduled for lobectomy next week. Right now I am waiting for the phone call with the day/date, check in time and pre-op instructions. My mediastinoscopy incision…
Supplies that help post surgery
I am a breast cancer survivor, but my friend's uncle was just diagnosed with lung cancer. What are some items that any of you found useful post surgery to help yourself? She would like to put some supplies together as gift and we would appreciate knowing what has been helpful to have on hand.
Lung cancer stage 1
I'm new here and non-smoker. On Dec 1 /2015 I had VATS lobectomy for what turn out to be T1b,N0,M0 adeno of the lung . My Doctor does not require any adjuvant chemoradiotherapy for me then I'll have follow up in 04/2016 but I'm worried a lot . Do I need second opinion ? Any one have lung cancer but no chemo or radiotherapy…
nodule found
new to all this , had a ct scan and the found numerous broken glass and one nodule that was 7mm by 6mm ....is this cancer
PET SCAN
Hi I had a PET scan today and recorded the images. I'm wondering if the photos tell you anything. I'm sure there were cancer cells founf but the amount of lighting up has me confused about how much it has spread. Can you help decider? I have other some of the scan photos attached to see if that help.
My grandma was just diagnosed with stage 4 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
My grandma went into the hospital for what we thought was a Stroke. They did all the normal scans but instead of a stroke it came back that she had a large mass on her right lung that they thought was cancer. A week or so went by with more tests then I ever knew existed, and she in fact did have cancer in her right lung.…
Hair Pain
I'm a care giver for my husband. He has some hair loss but is fortunate to still have some hair. He woke up this morning complaining that it hurts to touch his hair/scapl on the right side of his head. Has anyone had this symptom before?
My grandma was diagnosed with stage 4 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
my grandmas was diagnosed with lung cancer stage IV,we live in China and she's non-small cell lung cancer and she never smoke,she is just startving and she is very thin now,I concerned that she is too weak to get the chemothrephy,she is goint to be very pain that to the side effect if she's going to take the chemothrephy…
Small cell lung cancer extended
I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer with a large mass in the upper lobe of my left lung along with lesions on my liver in late May and started chemotherapy in early June. I just got re-scanned and the mass in my lung is nearly gone and the lesions on my liver are smaller and fewer. I am currently undergoing my 5th…
My Mom's Story
My Mom has severe stenosis of the spine and was going in for pre-op surgical testing when they discovered a small "spot" on the lower lobe of her right lung. She then proceeded with the usual battery of tests, i.e. PET, needle biopsy, etc., which proved positive for lung cancer. Surgery was scheduled to remove it, and upon…
small cell lunger cancer
i am 43 and have small cell lung caner.
treatment advice for stage 3 small cell lung ca inoperable
Hello, I am seeking advice for tips on how to survive the treatments (Chemo & Radiation) for a family member who was recently diagnosed with stage 3 small cell lung cancer and is going to start chemo (Carboplatin) and radiation soon. His tumor is near his aorta so it is inoperable and his esophagus will be effected. Having…
Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to all of you who have alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. I apologize for the inconvenience. While we do have securities in place, we are not always able to catch all spam, and we are trying to figure out how this one got around our system. If you received a message from jegac1…
Have COPD and need lung lobe removal
I have COPD and have beed advised I need a left lung lobe removal because of 2 small cancerous nodules. Need any input please.
Withholding Information! Please Help!
The day before Thanksgiving my sister was diagnoised with a Brain Tumor on her Right Temporal Lobe. They did surgery to remove the tumor and sent it out for biopsy. It came back adenocarcinoma she had additional test done and found a tumor on her lung. She has had WBRT. But, in the middle of the WBRT they had to stop…
My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer and then brain mets
Hello, This is the first time I'm writing in any forum. I'm from Bangkok, Thailand and 2 years ago, my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. (The information I'm writing might not be in detailed). After surgery and chemotherapy, she did a PET scan where it showed no signs left of cancer, we were so relieved.…
Advice needed -Adenocarcinoma lung resection
Hi everyone, I'm new to this board. My mother (73) was enrolled in a hi-def CT scan program because of her heavy smoking history and so was being monitored for a number of lung nodules -- one of which, located in her upper right lobe, grew to a size of 3 cmx 1.7cm and required a surgical VATS at the University of…
My wife was just diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma in her lungs.
A recent CT scan showed that my wife had multiple ground glass nodules and opacities (GGO’s) in both lungs. They did a needle biopsy Wednesday and her doctor just told her she has Adenocarcinoma. Further testing will be necessary to determine if it is in both lungs, but since the GGO’s are in both lung my wife is certain…
Surgical Pathology reports different from biopsy
I was diagnosed on 11/30/2016 with adenocarcinoma in my right upper lobe. Decided to see a Thoracic surgeon referred by my primary doctor. Upon our discussion with the surgeon, we agreed to go ahead and just have the lobectomy done. I was able to rush the surgery and have it done 12/29/2016. I just had my follow-up…
Help for Lung Cancer
Howdy everyone, I am new to this site. It feels very good to be a part of a world-class discussion for Cancer. Hope I will get help from here. I will explain our story, in short My cousin is in a fight with lung cancer for last 6 months.(He is single and obviously a good man with no bad habits like smoking) Our family…
(LEMS Disease) LAM Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
Does anyone have this LEMS that is associated with small cell lung cancer? Looking for someone who is experiencing this so I can help my mother.
lobectomy 1 month post op with continual dry cough
Has anyone had or have this problem. Feels like airway is narrow. Always trying to clear it
Anyone recently had Treatment at ISSELS????
Hi My father has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is looking for alternative treatments to chemo. He has found this clinic called Issels in Santa Barbara CA but i am a bit skeptical about him receiving treatment there, rather than from Drs. here at Dana Farber in Boston. He has seen the testimonials on the website and…
So many questions--again....
Hello everyone, This is my 2nd time on these boards-first time after my dad was diagnosed with Stage IV esophogeal cancer in 2012and everyone was very helpful and comforting. My mom (age 67) has just been diagnosed with Stage IV small cell lung cancer; it has metasticized to her spine (they are trying to shrink that tumor…
I am reluctant to say I am a survivor
In late 2012, through a miraculous fluke, it was discovered that I have a very large (46mm) aneurysm at the aortic root. In the MRI scans they did to evaluate it, some small nodules were spotted in my lung. After a followup CT scan and a biopsy, lung cancer was confirmed. In Feb. 2013, I had surgery to remove one lobe of…
New Diagnosis
I have had a persistent cough for months now and was referred to a ENT. He put a camera in to look at my voice box etc and said I needed to get a CT scan. CT scan was completed and the results are below. He has now referred me to a Thoracic surgeon. Could anyone help with thoughts or suggestions? - Subcarinal lymph node…
Help with recent findings
I have had a persistent cough for months now and was referred to a ENT. He put a camera in to look at my voice box etc and said I needed to get a CT scan. CT scan was completed and the results are below. He has now referred me to a Thoracic surgerion. Could anyone help with thoughts or suggestions? * Subcarinal lymph node…
just some info needed
The journey for my father in law is just begining. We just have the lung cancer dx ..no stage but its in the lymp nodes in the center of the chest and possibly by the face. He is 73 and has a heart issues (high blood pressure and a couple of heart attacks). While I am very aware that every journey is different ( I am St 4…
Terminal Lung cancer spread all over the place. wow
Hello all. First off all i would like to say, please dont tell me you pray for me or my family or anything about god. as i have no faith. and i find those words are empty to me. My mother aged 61 has a 3cm mass in her lung a 4cm mass on her liver Bone mets kindey mets the cancer has now spread to her Face. she is covered.…

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