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Lung Cancer

(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.…
paralized diaphragm
Hi, I had surgury Oct 30th 2015 on lower left lobectomy. I did not have to have radiation or chemo. It was smaller than a stage one cancer. I thank God for that and appreciate all the prayers. I do however have a situation that I would like to see if anyone has been thru before. It seems that the vegas nerve was damaged…
Radiation side effects
My mom was diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC 2 wks ago. She's had 6 whole brain radiation treatments and seems to be getting worse - lathargic and extremely nauseous. We're hoping it's the side effects of the radiation and not the lesions in her brain getting worse. Has anybody had experience with whole brain radiation and its…
MY Father has stage 4 cancer at 45
hello everyone, my name is Trevor, im talking about this topic to see where people are at about this topic. My dad was diagonised with stage 4 cancer about a year and half ago. So everything is spreading he has tumors in his back,stomach,liver, and lungs. This is a heart wrenching topic to talk about. I am currently in the…
I am 1 month post op from a right lower lobecomy , still having pain and swelling under my arm
Hello I'm a 55 year old active person until I had a right lower lobectomy with several chest nodes biopsy's . I'm still having burning , stabbling pain in my incision area on my back and burning pain under my right arm pit and into my right breast and under my right breast chest area x 1 month ago. I also have a lot of…
New Here Again (Add Lung Cancer and Surgery To List)
Found this board at the beginning of 2015 when diagnosed with Stage IIIC Colon Cancer, which was found when it looked like I had another cancer. Well one of the spots of concern in my lungs grew in the last year (double in size from May to August). Met with Surgeon last month. Pretty sure that it is lung cancer and not a…
Just diagnosed and need info on what to expect from Chemo treatment
Hi: My name is Joanne. I will be starting Chemo next week and do not have any idea of what to expect. Has anyone continued workig while going through treatment? Did you use FMLA for your off days. Any information from your experiences would really help. Thanks
Stage 4 lung cancer in "remission"
I am new to this type of communication and hopefully did this set up right. I am 6 mos responsive to chemo + radiation for stage 4 lung. Also now a 6 year breast cancer survivor. I am now in "remission?" I have no idea how to handle this emotionally. Yes its great, but waiting for recurrance expected? I can say that the…
New here and completely lost with what Dr.s are "not" saying
I have no clue what is going on. I asked my Dr point blank If I had heart issues from feet swelling I suspected from heat but others freaked me out. So she sent me for a Echo and a chest xray. Xray came back with a nodule of right lung. Next was a CT scan. (By the way heart is great.) Ct scan showed lobulated noncalcified…
Is it Emotional abuse?
I have been with my boyfriend over ten years. Five years ago, I left my job to be a full time caregiver for his father, who was in final stages of c.o.p.d. Needless to say, those five years were difficult, but rewarding, because I always knew that my father-in-law loved me, cared a lot about me and wanted me with him.…
possible recurrence
I am looking for suggestions, I will try to keep it short. In October 2013 I had the full blown lobectomy to the lower left lung 3.5cm andenocorcinoma with 12 nodules stage 1b, no chemo or radiation was recommended. CT scan were clear until October 2015 (2 years post surgery) when they found 5 or 6 nodules the largest…
Vitamin B17
Anyone hear of this as part of an alternative treatment? Just wondering if it is legit.
scared, lung nodule, ct scan not good...
SO, Long story short i went to er for something totally unrelated and found out i have a nodule on my right lower lung.. they sent me for another cat scan with contrast, and it said i have a 1.7cm pulmonary nodule on lower right lobe demonstrating irregular marginsand central lucency suspicious for cavitation. this nodule…
Mother passed
Hi all, This is my first time here and posting. I lost my mother to lung cancer on September 4, 2016. She was diagnosed only 5 days before. Although I am grateful she did not suffer long, I feel as if I let her down. I mean, she didn't even have a chance to fight. She was obviously in Stage IV and we were told there were…
Recent Lung CT scan doctor wants to talk to me i am scared looking for support
i had a ct scam done on monday and tuesday the doctors office called saying the doctor needed me to make an appointment to discuss the results. i have no syptoms but asked for the test to be done as i could be losing my benefits later this year and wanted all tests possible done. I am totally freaking out here and my…
How to ask for a referral
My 37 year old brother was recently diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer (non-small cell). He is growing weaker every day and his oncologist is insisting on more tests. We've yet to begin treatment of any kind and are becoming highly frustrated and helpless. I've consulted several physicians I work with and they have been…
Husband diagnosed with lung cancer mestastized to ribs.
My husband was diagnosed with small cell undifferentiated carcinoma of the lung grade 3. What does this mean? It shows the impression as T2a, N2, M1b but I don't have a clue what all this means. Can someone explain this to me?
moving assistance and furniture donation
My brother was recently diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer with mets to kidneys. He lives in a very modest 2 bedroom apartment, but will be moving in with relatives while he undergoes treatment. He resides near Akron, Ohio and we are searching for moving services to pack his personal belongings (clothes, books, movies,…
Feeding tubes
Feeding tubes, almost everyone is terrifed of them. But the truth is, most people do t know much about them. My mother has extensive stage small cell lung cancer, a couple of months ago she could not drink, eat or take her medicine. She he got a peg feeding tube, and with in a couple of days she was as good as before she…
Pneumonia
Hi everyone, I am from Head & Neck but I been having a lot of problems with Pneumonia and was hoping someone on the Lung Cancer page could answer some of my questions. This is my post on H&N. Well seen the Doctor today and he said another week of treatment, the pneumonia is getting better but the lower lobe on the right…
Dealing with survival father
hello, My name is Josien and I'm 32. My father was diagnosed with lungcancer in november 2014. The tumor was as big as his left lung. My father had 34 radiation treatments and 3 chemo's. In may 2015 his whole left lung was removed. In june we've recieved the news he was cancer free. I admire my father very much, he picked…
Stage 4 Options - Second Opinion?
Hello Everyone, My dad (age 56 non-smoker) recently was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer (Non-small cell Adenocarcinoma): mass on the upper left lobe, with plueral effusion and nodules on the right lung. PET scan was negative. The recommendation was chemo once every 3 weeks, and reevaluate after the 3rd dosage at Week 9.…

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